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“Still, feed the DALIs high-quality music, whether it’s a Qobuz or Tidal stream over BluOS or a 24-bit FLAC from a hardwired music streamer, and you’ll be rewarded with renditions that aren’t only faithful but also fun to listen to.”
Best Product 2018-2019 – Wireless System
“One of the major downsides of having a decent hi-fi system in your home is the mess of cables that inevitably results. DALI has overcome this by producing the active Callisto loudspeakers that work with the company’s Sound Hub. Stable transmission at a high 96kHz/24-bit resolution gives great stereo sound without wires.”
DALI Sound Hub, Black
Quick Set-Up
The DALI Sound Hub is the mastermind behind the DALI EQUI range. You can wirelessly connect the Sound Hub to the CALLISTO C, RUBICON C and OBERON C speakers, liberating you from the annoying clutter of speaker wires. With just one touch of the LINK & CONNECT button, you’ll be able to control these speakers, all from one place. The Sound Hub is equipped with auto-sensing technology, so it will switch on whenever a connected device is activated, immediate immersion in your entertainment. Effortless volume control is also yours with the user-friendly rotary dial.
Hi-Res Audio
Using built-in Bluetooth 4.2, you can wirelessly connect the Sound Hub to your smart devices. You’ll be able to listen to all your favourite Spotify and Apple playlists in AAC, AptX, and AptX HD quality, which limits background noise to ensure optimal sound clarity. Thanks to ADC technology, the Sound Hub will transmit music from your connected analogue devices in 24-bit/48 kHz hi-res audio. Take the sound to the next level by attaching the DALI NPM-2i BluOS Plug-in Module. This module offers two additional USB inputs, a LAN input, and a WiFi dongle connection.
Various Inputs and Outputs
Thanks to the RCA, AUX 3.5mm, digital optical, and coaxial inputs, the Sound Hub will let you create your very own, dynamic home entertainment system. The Sound Hub also features a volume-controlled, low-pass filter subwoofer output, so you can immerse yourself in powerful bass extension. Thanks to its minimalist design, the Sound Hub will easily fit into any HiFi or home cinema media cabinet.
Key Features
- Robust wireless connectivity to the DALI EQUI wireless speaker ranges
- Built-in Bluetooth 4.2 supports AAC, AptX, and AptX HD audio codecs and offers wireless pairing to your smart devices
- Auto-sensing technology allows the Sound Hub to automatically activate once a connected device is switched on
- Rotary dial offers precise control over the volume
- Using ADC technology, the Sound Hub will convert the audio from your analogue products into a stunning 24-bit/48 kHz sound output
- RCA, optical, and coaxial inputs allow to directly connect to various analogue and digital products
- The volume-controlled subwoofer output is low-pass filtered so you can enjoy a precise bass response
- Compact design allows for great positional versatility
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DALI NPM-2i BluOS Plug-in Module
Installation and Integration
Easily slotted into one of the DALI Sound Hub’s two module ports, the NPM-2i brings extra connectivity to an already versatile wireless system. The primary purpose of this supplement is to minimise the need for cables in your set-up. You can access your favourite tracks via the BluOS streaming app, available for smartphones, tablets and computers, and compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control; A truly contemporary music system.
BluOS Multi-Room
As its twin, the Sound Hub HDMI module, looked inwards for in-room multichannel surround sound, the NPM-2i looks outward with BluOS. Amongst its other functions, BluOS can be synchronised with other enabled devices around your home, letting you move from room to room without missing a beat or play different songs in different zones all from one control hub. The BluOS app lets you control volume, edit playlists and optimise your listening experience.
MQA Certified
Once enabled, the DALI Sound Hub can replay your favourite online music in up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution. The NPM-2i is fully MQA certified, using powerful file encoding technology to stream truer, higher-quality tracks to your speakers. Along with wireless streaming, the NPM-2i also equips your DALI Sound Hub with two USB ports for quick and easy stored playback (or WiFi dongle connection), as well as supporting a host of lossless file formats.
Key Features
- Plug-in module for the DALI Sound Hub
- Simple slot-in installation with Ethernet or WiFi network connection
- Use the BluOS app to fully manage your sound system, including checking stream quality
- Connect to countless hours of songs, podcasts and internet radio channels via the BluOS app
- Sync your Sound Hub with BluOS-enabled devices around your home for a multi-room experience
- Adds Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Tidal to the Sound Hub’s Bluetooth wireless connection options
- Stream audio in high 24-bit/192 kHz resolution
- The NPM-2i is MQA certified, supporting faithful music reproduction
Package includes
- 1 x Power cable with international mains socket adaptors
- 1 x Bluetooth remote control and 2 x AAA batteries
- Document pack
- 1 x USB WiFi dongle
- 1 x USB extension cable
- Quick-start guide
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DALI Sound Hub, Black Specifications
General
| Input Connections | 2 × Optical (TosLink)
Coax (S/PDIF)
RCA (Analogue stereo)
3.5mm Stereo(mini-jack) |
|---|---|
| Input Impedance RCA [Ω] | 10k |
| Input Sensitivity RCA [V] | 2.3 |
| Input Impedance 3.5mm mini-jack [Ω] | 10k |
| Input Sensitivity 3.5mm mini-jack [V] | 1.2 |
| Input Impedance S/PDIF [Ω] | 75 |
| Output Connections | Stereo Line level (RCA)
Sub-out(RCA)
USB Charge (5V/1A) |
| Output Voltage Max. Line Level [V] | 1.9 |
| Output Voltage Max. Sub-Out [V] | 0.9 |
| Maximum digital resolution [bits/kHz] | 24 / 96 |
| Wireless Input | Bluetooth 4.2 (AAC, Apt-X, Apt-X HD) |
| Wireless Output | Full 24 Bit / 96 kHz (No bit-loss attenuated) |
| Input mains | Universal AC Mains Adapter (1.75 m wire length) |
| Maximum Power Consumption [W] | 4.5 |
| Standby Power Consumption [W] | 2.5 |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) [mm] | 76 × 300 × 213 |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
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DALI NPM-2i BluOS Plug-in Module Specifications
General
| Operating System | BluOS |
|---|---|
| Supported Operating Systems | iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS X 10-11 |
| Supported File Formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MQA 32 |
| Native Sampling Rates | 192 kHz |
| Bit Depths | 16 – 24 |
| Music Service Integrations | 17+ |
| 3rd-Party Integrations | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Control System Integrations | Crestron, Control 4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Push, Lutron, iPort Supports |
| Voice Control Integrations | Amazon Alexa Skills, Works with Google Assistant Skills |
Features
| Back Panel Status | LED |
|---|---|
| Processor | ARM® Cortex™ -A9, 1 GHz |
| Updates | Over the air |
| Discovery Protocols Supported | Bonjour, MDNS, LSDP |
Connections
| Ethernet/LAN | Ethernet RJ45, 100 Base-T |
|---|---|
| WiFi (External USB Accessory) | 802.11 b/g/n WiFi |
| USB IN × 2 | Type A (FAT32 or NTFS-formatted) |
| USB | Type B (mini) for product servicing |
| Edge Connector | 70 pin |
Power
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 3 W |
|---|
Physical
| Finish | Black |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × D x H) | 114 × 36 x 155 mm |
| Weight | 0.22 kg |























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