About The NAD CI 580 V2 BluOS Network Music Player
Unleashing the power of BluOS® to its fullest potential, the CI 580 V2 BluOS Network Music Player combines four stereo zones into one compact 1U rack space. Available as a digital or analogue output, the CI 580 V2 will easily fit into many other existing distributed audio systems. Accessed through the BluOS Controller app, or one of the many supported CI control systems, multiple CI 580 V2s can be used in conjunction with BluOS to provide up to 64 zones, with each zone having the capability to be grouped together in perfect sync, or play individual streams in different zones simultaneously. With support for locally stored libraries and some of the most popular music streaming services, BluOS integrates all your music sources into a single, easy-to-browse user interface. Integrated with Crestron, Control4 and RTI, the CI 580 V2 is also fully compatible with other BluOS Enabled devices, including select NAD products and those from sister brand, Bluesound.
Stream Music to Multiple BluOS Zones: The CI 580 V2 packs four stereo zones into a 1U rack space to provide the most flexible and cost-effective BluOS package. Multiple CI 580 V2s can be used to provide as many zones as required, and each zone can be grouped together in perfect sync using the BluOS Controller app, or you can play individual streams in different zones simultaneously. The CI 580 V2 is now more flexible than ever with AirPlay 2 built-in for easy integration into the Apple ecosystem.
BluOS™ Music Management: Unlike other solutions that rely on UPnP, the CI 580 V2 features the BluOS operating system. BluOS supports many popular music services with playback of music at up to 24/96.
Hands-Free Voice Control With Alexa: Add the BluOS Voice Skill inside the Amazon Alexa app and enjoy hands-free voice control of personal music collections, streaming services and more using a list of simple streamlined commands. Using an Echo device you can ask Alexa to play popular songs from Tidal, queue up saved playlists, adjust the volume in different rooms, or ask what's playing in the Kitchen. No Echo device and want to try it out? No problem. Download the Amazon Alexa app, activate the skill, tap the speech bubble in the bottom drawer of the Amazon Alexa app and say anything from the list of commands.
A BluOS Controller app is available for mobile devices and desktop, and allows you to access, control and stream music playlists to multiple BluOS Enabled zones in the home using simple touch-screen commands.
Lag-Free Multi-Zone Streaming: The CI 580 can be integrated into a BluOS connected home, and deliver music streams to any zone you select instantaneously. By focusing on how to improve musical performance while providing a seamless network music experience, the CI 580 ensures that there are no skips or delays – even when streaming and controlling music from your mobile device. Analogue and digital inputs are also available to add a cable box or other non-network sources, and make them available and selectable in every zone. The CI 580 V2 also includes a system interrupt feature to allow for doorbells and fire alarms to be heard.
Master Quality Authenticated: Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) is a revolutionary end-to-end technology built into all of NAD's BluOS Enabled CI solutions to capture and deliver MQA music to any and every room in your home. All BluOS Enabled amplifiers and systems include a powerful decoder and audio renderer for the millions of the MQA encoded songs, The MQA logo shown in the BluOS app indicates that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and lets you know that you are hearing exactly what the artist recorded and approved in the studio.
Powered By BluOS
Flexibility: As part of the BluOS ecosystem, NAD CI streamers can be mixed with any other BluOS enabled devices, including NAD Hi Fi systems, AVRs and products from sister brand Bluesound. Combine up to 64 players in any one system, each zone having the capability to be grouped together in perfect sync, or play individual streams in different zones simultaneously, share local audio inputs across multiple zones and support for locally stored libraries. Locate players in the rack or in the room, with wired or wireless connection. The options are endless.
Performance: Using advanced technologies BluOS can transmit lossless music up to 24/192 with no lag or loss of sound quality. Combine BluOS with NADs legendary amplification and the result is simply the highest quality multi room audio system available. Whether listening to low level background music or partying with friends NAD CI delivers an engaging, high fidelity audio experience that will blow your clients away.
Integration: BluOS delivers choice and flexibility in how users access their music. Use the BluOS app or integrate fully with control systems such as Crestron, Control4, URC, Elan, RTI and more. BluOS also has an open API, giving integrators even more options for 3rd party control.
Ease Of Use: All BluOS components are easily networked right out of the box and features such as IR learning make it easy to control in smaller systems. Stream directly via Airplay2, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect, use the BluOS Controller app for IOS, Android and Windows, which conveniently integrates all your music content and playback devices into a single, easy-to-browse user interface.
Our Take On The NAD CI 580 V2
Of course, multi-room audio has been easy to achieve for a while now. There are several companies that make stand-alone streaming speakers and amplifiers which you can multi-room to your heart's content. But what if you want something a little more discrete. Enter the NAD CI 580 V2. It is a 4 Zone Network Music Streamer that uses the remarkable BluOS App to control everything from your smartphone or tablet. The BluOS App is definitely one of our favourites because of its intuitive, easy to use interface and its rock solid stability. All you need to do is match the CI 580 V2 up with a suitable multi-room amplifier, such as the NAD CI 8-120 DSP, and some in-ceiling or in-wall speakers and you have discrete music all through the house. It couldn't be simpler.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: 4 Zone Network Music Player
- Pair with a NAD CI 8-120 DSP 8 Channel Amplifier for a high performance multi-room audio system - just add speakers
- Or check out the NAD 4 Zone Multi-Room Audio System for a complete multi-room audio system including indoor & outdoor speakers
- Fixed or variable line output
- 1U rack chassis
- 1 Ethernet connection for all zones
- Ethernet in
- USB input
- Uses standard network protocols
- Universal voltage (100 ~ 240)
BluOS Features
- Supported File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG Vorbis, WMA-L, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MQA, HRA
- Supported Cloud Services: WiMP, Slacker Radio, Qobuz, HighResAudio, JUKE, Deezer, Murfie, HDTracks, Spotify, TIDAL, Napster, Microsoft Groove (with OneDrive), Classics Online, KKBox
- Supported Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or higher, Apple Macintosh OSX 10.7.5 or higher
- Free Internet Radio: TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise
- Integration Partners: Control 4, RTI, Crestron, URC, Lutron, PUSH, iPort, ELAN
Audio
- Rated Distortion: ≤0.005%
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110dB
- Sample Rate: 32 – 192kHz
- Bit Depth: 16 – 24
Input Connections
- Analogue: RCA Stereo
- SPDIF: Optical (TOSLINK)
- USB
- Type A (for USB memory stick and supported peripherals – FAT 32 formatted)
- Type B (for computer audio interface)
- +12V Trigger In: 12V ±20%
- IR Input: 3.5mm Jack
- System Interrupt: For doorbell /alarms
Output Connections
- Analogue: RCA Stereo x 4
- SPDIF
- Optical x 4 (TOSLINK)
- Coaxial x 4
- +12V Trigger Out: 12V ±20%
- Network: Ethernet RJ45, GigE
- User Interface: Free Android and iOS App available at GooglePlay and Apple App Store
General
- AC Power Supply: 100-240V 50/60Hz
- Standby Power: 6W (Network Standby Mode)
- Finish: Black
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 480 x 46 x 234mm
- Weight: 2.7kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE