NAD - Cl 580 V2 - Network 4 Zone 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 the 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.

Key Features : 

• 4 Stereo zone source component
• Fixed or variable line output
• 1U rack chassis1
• 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 RadioTuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio ParadiseIntegration Partners
• Control 4, RTI, Crestron, URC, Lutron, PUSH, iPort, ELAN

Audio

• Rated Distortion of ≤0.005%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio 110dB
• Sample Rate 32 – 192kHz
• Bit Depth16 – 24

Connections

• Input AnalogueRCA, 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 IN12V ±20%IR Input3.5mm JackSystem InterruptFor doorbell /alarms

Output

• AnalogueRCA Stereo x 4SPDIFOptical x 4 (TOSLINK)
• Coaxial x 4+12V
• Trigger OUT12V ±20%

Network

• Ethernet/LANEthernet RJ45, GigE
• User Interface
• FREE Android and iOS App available at GooglePlay and Apple App Store

General Specifications

• AC Power Supply 100-240V 50/60Hz
• Standby Power 6W (Network Standby Mode)
• Dimensions (W x H x D)480 x 46 x 234mm (18 7/8 x 1 13/16 x 9 1/4”)
• Net Weight 2.7kg (5.9lb)
• Shipping Weight3.8kg (8.4lb)

*Non-metric measurements are approximate. 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.