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Bluesound NODE (N132) Performance Music Streamer
FREE DELIVERY AUSTRALIA WIDE
Every order ships free to any address in Australia via fully tracked, insured delivery. You’ll receive a tracking link once your order is dispatched so you can follow it the whole way. Estimated delivery is 1-4 business days.
2 Years Warranty
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Description
NODE (2024)
Performance Music 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.
- ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE® DAC
- THX AAA™ headphone amplifier technology with full-sized 1/4" headphone output
- RCA, optical, coaxial, and USB audio outputs
- HDMI eARC, optical, and analog audio inputs
- Room correction with Dirac Live Ready
- DSD playback
- Five programmable quick-touch presets and proximity-sensing controls
- Works with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect
- Roon Ready
- Two-way aptX™ Adaptive* Bluetooth
*Available via future software update
Performance Music Streamer
There's nothing like a BLUESOUND NODE, the original hi-res multiroom wireless streamer.
BETTER DOWN TO EVERY SONIC DETAIL
The NODE delivers precision-engineered sound with its improved ESS SABRE® DAC (ES9039Q2M) and audiophile-grade circuitry, designed to reduce jitter and interference. Enjoy clean, clear audio that brings out every detail of your music through your favorite amp or powered speakers.
YOUR MUSIC AND MORE
Stream everything at the highest quality with control of the BluOS app, from popular music streaming services to personal music libraries with thousands of tracks in HD quality. Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth* are also built-in for even more music from more apps and services.
GO BEYOND THE HIFI 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 home with dual band Wi-Fi and gigabit ethernet. Enjoy HiFi quality sound in any and every room without dropouts or interruptions.
WORLD-CLASS HEADPHONE TECHNOLOGY
Experience lifelike headphone listening with THX AAA™ headphone technology, providing the world’s most linear response and minimal distortion for exceptional clarity. Connect your high-performance headphones to the 1/4" jack and enjoy audiophile-quality sound.
CONNECT EVERYTHING
The NODE is fully equipped with digital/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 control of any remote. Program up to five presets on a proximity-sensing touch panel for quick and easy access of your favorite sources.
SMART ACOUSTICS
With Dirac Live Room Correction as an available upgrade, you can use sophisticated room correction technology and measure room acoustics to eliminate standing waves, reverberations, and other unwanted distortions. A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity mic is also required and available from Bluesound with additional purchase.
Tech Specs
AUDIO |
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Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS |
Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -118 dB |
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Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS |
Bit Depth: 16-24 |
Distortion: THD+N, 0.0007% |
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DSD Support: DSD256 |
Audio Controls & EQ: BluOS Controller App |
Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD<0.1%): 160mW, 16Ω 230mW, 32Ω 53mW, 250Ω 22mW, 600Ω |
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Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Dolby Digital® |
DAC: ESS ES9039Q2M |
Dirac Live Output Support: Analog: RCA Stereo The USB Output does not support Dirac Live |
SOFTWARE & INTEGRATIONS |
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Operating System: BluOS |
Supported Network File Sharing: Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files |
3rd-Party Integrations: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready |
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App Controller Operating System: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
Album Art Supported: JPG, PNG |
Control System Integrations: Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron |
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Processor ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core |
Music Services & Internet Radio: 23+ Music Services Internet Radio |
Voice Control Integrations: Amazon Alexa Skills |
CONNECTIONS |
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Power Supply: Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) |
Optical/Analog Input: Combo - Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm |
Coaxial Output: RCA |
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Ethernet/LAN: Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps |
IR Input: 3.5mm Jack |
Optical Output: TOSLINK digital optical |
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Wi-Fi Built In: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band |
HDMI Input: HDMI eARC |
Trigger Out: 12 Volt |
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Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive |
USB IN: Type A (Fat32 Formatted) - External Storage only; Local Server Mode |
Headphone Output: 6.3mm Stereo; Bluetooth |
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Bluetooth Connectivity: Two-Way (transmit & receive) |
Audio Output: Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A) |
Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+ |
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IR Optical Built In: IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning |
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USER INTERFACE & CONTROL |
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Status Indicator: LED x 2 |
Volume Control Buttons: Touch Slider LED |
Proximity Sensor: Yes |
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Play/Pause Button: Touch LED |
Preset Buttons: Touch LED x 5 |
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GENERAL |
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Finish: Black or White: Matte Satin Paint |
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. |
Included Accessories: • 120V AC Power Cord |
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Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity |
Product Weight: 1.09kg/2.4lbs |
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Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C |
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Version: N132 |
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Warranty Information
2 Years Warranty
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