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DESCRIPTION

The NODE is a high-performance wireless music streamer designed for audiophiles. Featuring an ESS SABRE® DAC, THX AAA™ headphone amp, aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth, DSD support, and HDMI eARC, it delivers exceptional sound across your HiFi system. Stream music from popular services, your personal library, and more, while enjoying multi-room audio with other Bluesound Players via BluOS. The NODE also includes Apple AirPlay 2, Dolby Digital decoding, and Dirac Live room correction for optimized acoustics. With versatile inputs, dual-band Wi-Fi, and sleek design, the NODE is the heart of your home audio system.

Bluesound NODE N132 Performance Music Streamer

  • $699.00
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DESCRIPTION

The NODE is a high-performance wireless music streamer designed for audiophiles. Featuring an ESS SABRE® DAC, THX AAA™ headphone amp, aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth, DSD support, and HDMI eARC, it delivers exceptional sound across your HiFi system. Stream music from popular services, your personal library, and more, while enjoying multi-room audio with other Bluesound Players via BluOS. The NODE also includes Apple AirPlay 2, Dolby Digital decoding, and Dirac Live room correction for optimized acoustics. With versatile inputs, dual-band Wi-Fi, and sleek design, the NODE is the heart of your home audio system.

FEATURES
  • ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE® DAC
  • STEREO RCA OUTPUT
  • OPTICAL, COAXIAL & USB OUTPUTS
  • SUBWOOFER OUTPUT
  • 6.3MM HEADPHONE OUTPUT
  • THX AAA™ HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
  • HDMI eARC INPUT
  • 3.5MM ANALOG/OPTICAL INPUT
  • DIRAC LIVE READY
  • 5 PROGRAMMABLE QUICK-TOUCH PRESETS
  • USER-INTERFACE WITH PROXIMITY SENSOR
  • BLUOS™ WIRELESS MULTI-ROOM PLATFORM
  • QUAD-CORE 1.8GHZ ARM® CORTEX™ A53 PROCESSOR
  • MQA AND HI-RES MUSIC STREAMING
  • DSD PLAYBACK – VIA FUTURE SOFTWARE UPDATE
  • AIRPLAY 2 INTEGRATION
  • SPOTIFY CONNECT + TIDAL CONNECT
  • LOCAL SERVER MODE
  • DUAL-BAND WIFI + GIGABIT ETHERNET
  • TWO-WAY APTX™ ADAPTIVE BLUETOOTH
  • IR REMOTE LEARNING CAPABILITY
  • 12V TRIGGER OUT
  • BLACK & WHITE FINISH

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
TECHNICAL SPECS

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
  • Dimensions: 220 x 46 x 146mm (W x H x D) / 8.7 x 1.8 x 5.7in (W x H x D)
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