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Bluesound Vault Combined with Node 2

I have a bluesound node 2 connected to my high-end stereo system (Krell amp, Thiel speakers) in my living room. I am getting the Vault 2i to replace it, plus house all my CDs (over 1000). I have a second stereo system in my bedroom (Nad amp, Polk speakers) which I use with a grace digital Internet radio. Would there be any advantage for me to replace the grace Internet radio with the node 2? Can the node 2 and the vault “talk” to each other so that I can play my burned CDs from the vault in my bedroom? Any other suggestions of what I can do with both devices would be gratefully appreciated.


llarry

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spatialking
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@llarry - Thanks for the updates, this is good info.
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Yes, the Node 2 or 2i will communicate with each other but I have found only if they are connected via an Ethernet cable.   They do sport WiFi interfaces but their WiFi interface leaves a lot to be desired.   It doesn't take much for it to bomb - distance more than 10 or 12 feet, one wall of sheetrock, and forget it. 
I have two Node 2's and one Vault 2 and I have given up trying to use the Vault 2 and the Nodes via WiFi.   I now use my Vault 2 for ripping only, store music on a separate Network drive since the Vault is invisible to Roon, and I limit myself to the Bluesound app for control.   My BlueSound equipment was supposed to be Roon compatible but short of hardwire Ethernet connection, using Roon with it was impossible for me.   Frankly, if I had to buy the stuff over again, I wouldn't go the Bluesound approach.   I really need the WiFi stuff to work flawlessly.   
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