Description
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High-Performance Music Streamer
Nothing Beats a BLUESOUND NODE
The original high-resolution wireless multi-room streamer.
Simply the Best
The NODE stands unmatched. With redesigned components and circuits for even better performance, the original high-resolution wireless music streamer now features built-in THX AAA™ headphone technology, DSD playback, and much 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 heart of your home audio experience, with the ability to wirelessly connect to Bluesound players for seamless multi-room music throughout the house.
- ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE® DAC
- ARM® Cortex™ A53 Quad-Core Processor, 1.8 GHz
- THX AAA™ Headphone Amplification Technology
- Full-Size 1/4″ (6.3 mm) Headphone Output
- HDMI eARC, Optical Inputs
- Dirac Live Ready*
- Five Programmable Quick Presets
- User Interface with Proximity Sensor
- AirPlay 2 Integration
- Spotify Connect + TIDAL Connect
*Available via a future software update
Best in Every Sonic Detail
The NODE delivers precision sound with its enhanced ESS SABRE® DAC (ES9039Q2M) and audiophile-grade circuits designed to reduce instability and interference. Enjoy clear, crisp sound that brings out every detail in your music through your preferred amplifier or powered speakers.
Your Music and More
Stream everything in superior quality with the BluOS app, whether it’s from popular music streaming services or personal music libraries containing thousands of HD tracks. Apple AirPlay 2 and adaptive aptX Bluetooth* technologies are also integrated for even more music from a wider range of apps and services.
Beyond the Hi-Fi System
Wirelessly connect the NODE to Bluesound speakers and stereo components to create an immersive multi-room system, powered and controlled by BluOS throughout the house via dual-band Wi-Fi and gigabit Ethernet. Enjoy hi-fi quality sound in every room without interruption.
World-Class Headphone Technology
Experience more natural headphone listening with THX AAA™ technology, offering the world’s most linear response and minimal distortion for exceptional clarity. Connect your high-performance headphones to the 6.35 mm jack and enjoy audiophile-quality sound.
Connect Everything
The NODE is fully equipped with digital and analog inputs and outputs, making it incredibly versatile in any stereo or home audio setup with stereo RCA, optical, USB, and more. Connect it to your TV via HDMI eARC and use its built-in IR learning for seamless universal remote control. Program up to five presets on a proximity-sensing touch panel for quick and easy access to your favorite sources.
Intelligent Acoustics
With Dirac Live Room Correction* upgrade, you can use advanced room correction technology to measure your room’s acoustics and eliminate standing waves, reverberations, and other unwanted distortions. A high-sensitivity calibration kit is also required and available from Bluesound separately.
Specifications
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 & INTEGRATIONS
- 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+
- 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 & CONTROL
- Status Indicator: LED x2
- 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
