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Refurbished Bluesound Vault 2

Has anyone purchased a refurbished unit from Bluesound? They have the previous models discounted so curious if they’re actual returned used units of inventory left over. Price savings on the Vault of $400 off doesn’t make sense if I’m going to use another DAC to spend the difference for the current.  $400 isn’t going to break the bank so if anyone has an opinion to spend the money and buy the current unit please share.

Thanks

adg101
marklings
61 posts
 
2.5 or 5 doesn't really make any difference for audio . . . doesn't need that much bandwidth

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lowrider57
5,417 posts
 
The device may operate better on 5gHz due to less traffic; less dropouts, less skips.
Most wireless devices around the home/work are using 2.5gHz. It's connectivity, not audio quality. 

gdnrbob
4,444 posts
 
Faster transfer rates helps with issues of skipping/pops, etc.
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adg101 OP
1,062 posts
 
Just added my Refurbished Vault II to my system and so far very happy. Not sure what refurbish means but all seems there and the price was great. 

First hooked it up directly using its own DAC using WyWires Silver IC’s to preamp and not bad. I’m sure with a little burn in things will improve.

Moved over to the DAC in my Cambridge 851C using a Nordost Siver Shadow cable and no comparison. As expected the Cambridge DAC is much better and you don’t have to concentrate on it; it’s there.

Not sure I have it up and running all there as I’m not seeing what the Bluesound App does, so at the moment I have to control what I’m doing thru the Spotify App. Will load Tidal next; already had Spotify Premium for the car so started with that. If Tidal is really that much better I’ll be very happy. I ripped a CD and no idea how to access it as the Bluesound App just hangs when I try to add a player. Just got it up and playing so I’m sure I’ll figure it out.
mahler123
3,308 posts
 
That “hanging “ what are you referring to?
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