What happens when you get an alliance of audiophiles on a mission to deliver the best of wireless, HI-FI audio? Never satisfied, the NAD pioneers of HiFi in the 70s usher in the future with Bluesound‘s Gen 2 ecosystem of home surround and portable systems. Ranging from S$499 to S$1,799, there are here to give music lovers what they have been missing.
The home systems not only sounds amazing – supports 24-bit/192kHz high resolution audio -, but is also the first wireless digital multi-room system. It is all controlled through its own operating system, BluOS, which connects, organises and gives you full control where, how and when you want to enjoy your favourite tunes.
Whether you’re in the kitchen making your first cuppa joe of the day or lounging in the living room, BluOS works with the Bluesound Controller App (Available on iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows PC and Mac) to play different set lists concurrently and adjusts its volume in any room. Pretty cool, right?
The front runner of the launch has got to be the Vault 2 (S$1,799). Perfect for CD Junkies, it comes with an up-gradable 2TB hard drive and CD drive to rip, store and stream your entire music collection in high-res FLAC format.
So, even as the world moves onto Spotify and Apple Music, there is still a part of me that enjoys a physical copy (just like Adele’s 25). But, gone are the days of ripping into a computer and transferring the files here and there. You get the CD, slot it in, and ta-dah!
If you are looking for an all encompassing system right off the rack, the Pulse 2 (S$1,199) and Pulse Mini (S$799) will be more up your alley. The Pulse Mini is most worth, considering its promise of delivering 60 Watts of amplified 2.1 stereo sounds and patented dual-acoustic chamber with state-of-the-art DSP equalisation maximising bass and clarity. That is all while fitting in the corner of your table.
But, what if you’re planning a outdoor BBQ or pool party with no speakers or power source in sight? Bluesound brings in their only portable Pulse Flex (S$499), which comes with an optional battery pack for eight hours of high-res streaming anytime and anywhere. Talk about the ultimate party-starter!
Full specs of their Gen 2 range can be found on Bluesound’s official website. Demo is available at Lenbrook Asia Pte Ltd, 100 Beach Road #01-09/11, Shaw Tower Singapore 189702. They can be contacted at +65 6295 1233.
