Bluesound NODE Wireless Music Streamer (2021 Version) - Bluesound
UNLOCK THE WORLD OF MUSIC STREAMING.
Renowned for exceptional performance and value, the NODE is the ultimate HiFi streamer that easily connects to any stereo system to help you discover a universe of audio streaming. With all the inputs and outputs to please the most ardent audiophile, the NODE connects your gear to all the music ever recorded. With built-in premium hi-res music services like Tidal®, Spotify®, and Qobuz®, as well as virtually all other popular music services, internet radio and even your own digital music library held on a computer or external drive - the NODE brings infinite playback choices into your very own high fidelity sonic domain.
TAKE YOUR HIFI WI-FI.
First up, the NODE has enhanced dual band Wi-Fi, providing best-in-class performance even in crowded airspace. Bluetooth performance benefits from state-of-the-art aptX HD, supporting 24 bit streaming directly from your phone or tablet, and the ability to transmit studio-quality music to Bluetooth headphones and speakers, while built-in AirPlay 2 makes for easy integration into the Apple ecosystem. High-end DAC technology built into every Bluesound player can decode and stream MQA files in all their lossless glory.
FROM ANYWHERE TO EVERYWHERE.
Seamlessly connect the NODE to multiple Bluesound speakers throughout your home with the BluOS Controller app and create an intuitive multi-room music system unlike any other. The NODE is easier to control than ever - from smart devices or computer with the BluOS app, touch panel controls with presets, voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Voice, or by programming your own IR remote. The NODE can also be built into smart home control systems for a premium whole-home audio integration.
Features:
- Quad-core 1.8ghz Arm® Cortex™ A53 Processor
- 32-bit/384khz Premium Dac Design
- Hdmi Earc, Optical & Analog Inputs
- Stereo Analog Output
- Optical, Coaxial & Usb Audio Outputs
- Bluos™ Wireless Multi-room Music Capability
- Mqa Music And Hi-res Audio Streaming
- Airplay 2 Integration
- Works With Amazon Alexa And Google Assistant
- Dual-band Wi-fi + Gigabit Ethernet
- Two-way Aptx™ Hd Bluetooth
- Ir Remote Learning Capability
- Ir Input
- 12v Trigger Output
- Wired & Wireless Headphone Output
- Wired & Wireless Subwoofer Output
- Touch Controls With Presets
- Black Or White Finish
Specs
- Operating System: BluOS
- Supported Controller Operating System: iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.10-10.15, 11
- Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
- Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
- Supported Network File Sharing: Server Message Block (SMB)
- Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz
- Bit Depths: 16-24
- Music Service Integrations: 23+
- 3rd-Party Integrations: AirPlay 2, Apple Wireless Accessory Configuration (WAC)
- Control System Integrations: Crestron, Control 4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Push, Lutron, iPort
- Voice Control Integrations: Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions on Google
More Features
- Status Indicator: LED x 2
- Play/Pause Button: Touch LED
- Volume Control Buttons: Touch Slider LED
- Previous/Next Track Buttons: Touch LED
- Preset Buttons: Touch LED
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Audio Controls & EQ: In-App
- Processor: ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
- DAC: 32-Bit, 384kHz
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -113dBA
- Distortion: THD+N, 0.002%
Connections
- Power: Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)
- Ethernet/LAN: Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
- Wi-Fi Built In: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
- Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD
- 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; 3.5mm Analog Line In
- HDMI Input: HDMI eARC
- USB IN: Type A (Fat32 Formatted)
- Audio Output: Analog RCA Stereo with FIXED option
- Coaxial Output: RCA
- Optical Output: TOSLINK digital optical
- Trigger Out: 12 Volt
- Headphone Output: 3.5mm Stereo; Bluetooth
- Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+
- Finish: Black/White
- Version: N130
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