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Features
Warranty length | 1 Year |
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Brand | Bluesound |
Product Award | What HiFi Award 4 Stars |
Tech Specs
Performance
- Processor: ARM CORTEX A9, 1 GHz
- Frequency Response: 45Hz - 20kHz
- THD+N: 0.030%
- Power Out: 60w Ti-Amplified, digital
- Speakers: 2x 50mm (2"), 89mm (3.5")
- OS: XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8, Apple Mac
Audio
- MP3, AAC, WMA/-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
- Hi-Res files: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
- Dolby Digital Support: Yes
- Native Sampling Rates: 32 - 192 kHz
- Bit Depths: 16 – 24
Internet
- Radio: TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Calm, Paradise
- Services: Incl JUKE, Spotify, TIDAL, Napster
- Integration: Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, roon
- Album Art: JPG
Connectivity
- Network: Ethernet RJ45
- Wifi: 5GHz 802.11 ac
- USB: Type A (Fat32 or NTSF), Type B
- Audio In: Toslink/3.5mm
- Audio Out: Headphone 3.5mm Stereo
- AC Cord: Universal bi-pin (100 - 240AC)
- Wireless: Bluetooth aptX HD built-in
User Interface
- Mobile: BluOS 3 Android/iOS App
- Top Panel: Simple push-button control
- IR Sensor: built in on Front panel
- Apple Airplay 2 support
General
- Storage: -10-50°C, 20-80% humidity
- Operating: 0- 40°C
- Unit Weight: 3.6 kg / 7.9lbs
- Dimensions (HWD): 335 x 172 x 155mm
- Power Consumption: 14 Watts
Accessories
- 2x AC power cords (EU/NA)
- Toslink Optical to 3.5mm Mini
- Ethernet Cable
Product Description
Bluesound Pulse Mini 2i can be placed on any bookshelf, countertop or end table letting you hear the difference that 60 Watts of tri-amplified stereo sound brings.
Bluesound Generation 2i, builds on the success of the originals and continues to strengthen the range with dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Apple AirPlay 2 support, upgraded Bluetooth codecs, improved amplification/acoustics and more while maintaining value for consumers.
Studio Quality
A proprietary twin-acoustic chamber with DSP EQ optimises bass power and clarity, while the high-performance 4” woofer pumps beautifully blended full-range sound into any room regardless of where you place it.
Bluesound works with MP3 as well as all digital formats currently available while being purpose-made for high-res sound. Neglecting common competitor's tactics of placing a premium on style, Bluesound spares no expense on the integration of complex, innovative audio technologies that deliver fast error-free playback in superior studio-master recording quality, for an absolutely unbeatable performance.
Apple AirPlay 2
Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i is designed to support AirPlay 2 (to be delivered to Gen 2i owners via upcoming software update). With AirPlay 2, you can stream just about any sound from iPhone, iPad, or Mac to your Bluesound system — all in sync. Stream music, books and podcasts from your favourite apps, or watch videos on any Apple device while streaming the audio through to this Gen 2i Player – imagine watching Netflix on an iPad while filling the room with premium sound.
AirPlay 2 also gives users more options for control, including using Siri for voice assistance. Once you add your Gen 2i Player to the Apple Home App on your iPhone or iPad, Apple Music subscribers can use their iOS device or HomePod to say things like: “Hey Siri, play smooth jazz in the Living Room” or “Hey Siri, turn it up in the Kitchen.” Add the second generation of Airplay 2 to older Bluesound Players via the BluOS App compatible with your complete entire BluOS system.
Two-Way Bluetooth
Gen 2i contains Bluesound’s most advanced take on Bluetooth to date - two-way Bluetooth, featuring both Receive and Transmit functionality. The "receive" function enables you to stream wirelessly to a Bluesound Player. The Transmit on the other hand lets you use Bluesound Gen 2i Player as a source, sending what you are listening to via Bluetooth to a pair of wireless headphones.
aptX HD Bluetooth
While improving the Bluetooth connectivity in Gen 2i, audio quality improvements are also ensured. Pulse Mini 2i employs an upgraded Qualcomm CSR8675 module supporting 24-bit wireless audio via the aptX HD codec over Bluetooth.
This enhances signal-to-noise ratio for lower background noise and facilitates up to 24bit/48kHz streaming from a compatible device to a Gen 2i Player for quality that is better-than-CD. Contemporary wireless convenience with no degradation of performance.
Industry Leading
Employing class-leading 1GHz ARM Cortex-9 Multi-core processors, Bluesound’s 32-bit structure merged with 8x oversampling is coupled with innovative patented DirectDigital Amp and DAC platforms, ensuring that ossless high-res music playback is seamless delivering precision, power and clarity regardless of volume.
BluOS 3.0
Updating to BluOS 3.0, all BluOS users will gain access to new music services like SOUNDMACHINE and Taihe Music Zone (China only) and an easier guided set-up process. Plumbing for BluOS’s first voice integration, Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant will be included, with the corresponding library of skills to launch soon. BluOS 3.0 also contains specific support for Gen 2i features like two-way Bluetooth with aptX HD, and enhanced audio EQ settings including wide mode and deep bass.
Hifi Your Wifi
Pulse Mini 2i uses your home wireless network and sets up quickly. With an advanced WiFi antennae design and ARM Cortex A9 Processors, Bluesound ensures that there are no skips or delays in every corner of your home even when streaming high-res audio files. Play the same music in perfect harmony or different music to any player in any room. Bluesound has upgraded the Wi-Fi chipset technology to the latest and greatest Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band offering. This allows you to take advantage of the less noisy 5 GHz band if needed resulting in faster connection times and fewer interruptions from other network traffic.
Pulse Amplification
All-new, custom-designed digital amplifiers in Bluesound’s Pulse Mini 2i effectively double the available driving power. The improvement is drastic with better bass response and more dynamic acoustic soundscapes.
The new driver configurations complement the upgraded amplification with the Pulse Mini 2i now functioning as a true stereo speaker. Users have better control over their audio settings. Popular DSP settings like Wide Mode, Late Night, and Dialogue from the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar are now available to these updated Gen 2i speakers.
The innovative mix of amp upgrades, driver reconfigurations and updated DSP settings breathe fresh life into the Pulse speaker line-up and reflects Bluesound's commitment to creating the best wireless, multi-room home audio experience available.
Key Features
- Stream music to more than one Bluesound Player throughout the home
- Discover internet radio, music services or hear your own local music library
- Control wirelessly with intuitive app for iOS, Android, Kindle Fire + PC
- Integrated high-performance speakers and innovative digital amplifier
- Highest quality built-in Bluetooth (aptX HD)
- Simple setup, easily expandable and portable
- Instinctive touch control on unit
Press Reviews
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'Best multi-room system £500+' (What Hi-Fi Awards 2017 for Bluesound range)
- 'The Pulse Mini 2i continues to do the Bluesound family proud... Huge sound for its size, detailed and spacious soundstage, impressive functionality.' (What Hi-Fi Magazine September 2018)
- 'The added power is unmistakable, and the Pulse Mini 2i resembles a much bigger speaker in terms of muscle and bass response... Where before its presentation had appeared more condensed, and treble marginally rolled off, the Pulse Mini 2i has a more spacious soundstage and a greater level of analysis to make full use of the hi-res files it is able to decode.' (What Hi-Fi Magazine September 2018)
- 'A welcome addition to the Bluesound household, the Pulse Mini is a fantastic speaker for the money, and perfect for one room or several.' (What Hi-Fi Magazine January 2016)