Performance Music Streamer
There's nothing like a BLUESOUND NODE, the original hi-res multiroom wireless streamer.
Simply put, there is nothing like the NODE. With re-engineered components and circuitry for even better performance, the original wireless hi-res music streamer now features built-in THX AAA™ headphone technology, DSD playback, and more. Connect it to your stereo system and stream music, radio, podcasts, and more from popular streaming services or your personal library. With HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital decoding, and Apple AirPlay 2, the NODE is at the core of your home audio experience, with the flexibility to wirelessly connect to Bluesound Players for seamless multi-room music throughout the home.
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Key Features
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported Audio File Formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS, FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS |
| DSD Support | DSD256 *Future update |
| Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats | Dolby Digital® |
| Native Sampling Rates | Up to 192 kHz |
| Bit Depth | 16-24 |
| Audio Controls & EQ | BluOS Controller App |
| DAC | ESS ES9039Q2M |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | -118 dB |
| Distortion | THD+N, 0.0007% |
| Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD <0.1%) | 160mW, 16Ω; 230mW, 32Ω; 53mW, 250Ω; 22mW, 600Ω |
| Operating System | BluOS |
| App Controller Operating System | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Processor | ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core |
| Supported Network File Sharing | Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files |
| Album Art Supported | JPG, PNG |
| Music Services & Internet Radio | Radio, CALM Radio, iHeartRadio, LiveOne, Radio Paradise, TuneIn, Amazon Music, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Presto Music, Qobuz, Qsic, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL (Tidal Connect), Tunify, Spotify (Spotify Connect), Apple Music (AirPlay) |
| 3rd-Party Integrations | AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, DIRAC Live Ready |
| Control System Integrations | Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron |
| Voice Control Integrations | Amazon Alexa Skills |
| Power Supply | Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) |
| Ethernet/LAN | Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi Built In | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band |
| Bluetooth Quality | Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Two-Way (transmit & receive) |
| IR Optical Built In | IR Sensor Built In – front panel with IR Remote Learning |
| IR Input | 3.5mm Jack |
| Optical/Analog Input | Combo – Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm |
| HDMI Input | HDMI eARC |
| USB IN | Type A (Fat32 Formatted) – External Storage only; Local Server Mode |
| Audio Output | Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option; Balanced XLR Stereo with Fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A) |
| Coaxial Output | RCA |
| Optical Output | TOSLINK digital optical |
| Trigger Out | 12 Volt (3.5mm Mono) |
| Headphone Output | 6.3mm/1/4″ Stereo; Bluetooth |
| Subwoofer Output | RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+ |
| Status Indicator | LED x2 |
| Buttons | Capacitive Touch LED (Play/Pause, Volume Control Slider, 5x Presets) |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes (Auto Dim/Off) |
| Finish | Black Matte Satin Paint, White Matte Satin Paint |
| Storage Environment | -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity |
| Operating Environment | 0°C to 40°C |
| Version | N132 |
| Product Dimensions | 220mm Width, 146mm Depth, 46mm Height |
| Included Accessories | • Power Cable • Ethernet Cable • Stereo RCA to RCA Cable • MiniJack to Toslink Adapter • Quick Setup Guide • Safety/Warranty Guide • DIRAC Live Ready Info Card |
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