Bluesound Node
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.
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.
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.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Audio
Supported Audio File Formats- MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats- FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
DSD Support- DSD256, available via future BluOS 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
Software & Integration
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-
23+ Music Services
Internet Radio
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
Connections
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
Optical/Analog Input- Combo - Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm
IR Input- 3.5mm Jack
HDMI Input- HDMI eARC
USB IN- Type A (Fat32 Formatted) - External Storage only; Local Server Mode
Audio Output- Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A)
Coaxial Output- RCA
Optical Output- TOSLINK digital optical
Trigger Out- 12 Volt
Headphone Output- 6.3mm Stereo; Bluetooth
Subwoofer Output- RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+
User Interface and Control
Status Indicator- LED x 2
Play/Pause Button- Touch LED
Volume Control Buttons- Touch Slider LED
Preset Buttons- Touch LED x 5
Proximity Sensor- Yes
General
Finish- Black or 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-
220 x 46 x 146 mm (W x H x D)
8.7 x 1.8 x 5.7 in (W x H x D)*
*Non-metric measurements are approximate.
Product Weight- 1.09kg/2.4lbs
Included Accessories-
• 120V AC Power Cord
• 230V AC Power Cord
• Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
• Ethernet Cable
• Mini Jack to Toslink Adapter
• Safety/Warranty Guide
• Quick Setup Guide
• Dirac Live Ready Info Card
