I just got a Vault 2i and it has changed my life !!! I messed around with ripping to a HDD via PC and playing the files through my OPPO.... the OPPO did a great job at letting me access files but adding music was a pain...
I was real apprehensive about archiving my CDs to FLAC but the Vault to me sounds identical to the CD when playing through my DAC.
I have been ripping all day and the best part is I'm listening to files and Tidal while doing so.
The analog out sounds pretty good too... better than my DAC? Maybe just as good although different presentation. I think it's safe to say it souds better than most CD players I've owned. I was impressed with the MQA files played through it for the most part.
Im using an Android Tab for control but also havethe app on my phone. Another great feature is that I can control it through the OPPO player through the network if I want to see my library on the TV and use an IR remote.
Blutooth HD in both directions.... coax and toslink, it has everything that kept me from buying the original Vault and then some...
I was real apprehensive about archiving my CDs to FLAC but the Vault to me sounds identical to the CD when playing through my DAC.
I have been ripping all day and the best part is I'm listening to files and Tidal while doing so.
The analog out sounds pretty good too... better than my DAC? Maybe just as good although different presentation. I think it's safe to say it souds better than most CD players I've owned. I was impressed with the MQA files played through it for the most part.
Im using an Android Tab for control but also havethe app on my phone. Another great feature is that I can control it through the OPPO player through the network if I want to see my library on the TV and use an IR remote.
Blutooth HD in both directions.... coax and toslink, it has everything that kept me from buying the original Vault and then some...