Bluesound NODE Wireless Streaming Music Player

The Bluesound NODE is the original wireless hi-res music streamer - now re-engineered with improved components and circuitry for even better performance.

Featuring the ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DAC, a built-in THX AAA headphone amplifier, DSD256 playback, and the full BluOS multi-room platform, it connects to any stereo amplifier or powered speakers and immediately unlocks a world of high-quality streaming.

With a comprehensive set of inputs and outputs - including HDMI eARC for TV connection, a combo analogue/optical input for external sources, stereo RCA, coaxial, optical, and USB audio outputs - the NODE works as both a capable streaming DAC and a versatile analogue preamplifier.

Dirac Live room correction is available as an optional upgrade, and the proximity-sensing touch panel with five programmable presets keeps daily control quick and straightforward.

• ESS SABRE DAC with Audiophile-Grade Circuitry: The ES9039Q2M delivers audio up to 24-bit/192kHz with a -118 dB noise floor and THD+N of just 0.0007%, engineered to reduce jitter and interference throughout the signal path.
• THX AAA Headphone Amplifier: A full-sized 6.3mm headphone output powered by THX AAA technology gives you audiophile-grade wired listening with the world's most linear response and exceptionally low noise and distortion.
• Stream Everything: Access 23+ services via BluOS including TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect (with lossless support), Qobuz Connect, and Roon Ready, plus Apple AirPlay 2 and two-way aptX Adaptive Bluetooth 5.2.
• HDMI eARC and Multi-Input Flexibility: Connect your TV via HDMI eARC, analogue sources via the combo 3.5mm/Mini-TOSLINK input, and USB storage for local library playback - making the NODE equally at home in a music or AV setup.
• Dirac Live Ready: Optional room correction via a Dirac Live licence (purchased separately) intelligently measures and compensates for your room acoustics, removing standing waves and unwanted distortion for cleaner, more balanced sound.
• Multi-Room Ready: Connect wirelessly to other Bluesound players via BluOS to build a whole-home hi-res audio system across up to 64 zones, all managed from one app on iOS, Android, Windows, or macOS.

Specifications

• Model: N132
• DAC: ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M
• Supported Audio Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, ALAC, OPUS, FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
• DSD Support: DSD256
• Multi-Channel Audio: Dolby Digital
• Native Sampling Rates: Up to 192 kHz
• Bit Depth: 16-24 bit
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -118 dB
• Distortion: THD+N 0.0007%
• Headphone Output Power (THD <0.1%): 160 mW at 16 ohms / 230 mW at 32 ohms / 53 mW at 250 ohms / 22 mW at 600 ohms
• Dirac Live Output Support: Analogue RCA stereo, optical, coaxial (USB output does not support Dirac Live)
• Operating System: BluOS
• App Compatibility: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
• Processor: Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8 GHz per core
• Music Services: 23+ including TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready
• Third-Party Integrations: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready
• Control System Support: Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron, Josh.ai
• Voice Control: Amazon Alexa
• Network File Sharing: SMB, up to 200,000 files
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
• Ethernet: RJ45 Gigabit (1000 Mbps)
• Bluetooth: 5.2 aptX Adaptive (two-way transmit and receive)
• Power Supply: Universal mains input (100-240V AC)
• Analogue/Optical Input: Combo Mini-TOSLINK / 3.5mm stereo jack
• HDMI Input: HDMI eARC
• USB Input: Type-A (FAT32 formatted, external storage / local server mode)
• Analogue Output: Stereo RCA (fixed option), Subwoofer RCA x1
• Digital Outputs: Coaxial RCA, Toslink optical, USB Audio 2.0 (Type-A)
• Headphone Output: 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo jack, Bluetooth
• Trigger Output: 12V
• IR Input: 3.5 mm jack with IR remote learning
• Preset Buttons: 5 programmable quick-touch presets with proximity sensor
• Finish: Matte satin paint, black or white
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 220 x 46 x 146 mm
• Weight: 1.09 kg
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C

What You Get

• 1 x Bluesound Node Streaming Player
• 1 x 120V AC Power Cord
• 1 x 230V AC Power Cord
• 1 x Ethernet Cable
• 1 x Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
• 1 x TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
• 1 x Safety/Warranty Guide
• 1 x Quick Setup Guide