Bluesound NODE 2024 (N132) 4th Generation 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 an industry-leading ESS SABRE® DAC, built-in THX AAA™ headphone, aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth, and DSD support. Connect it to your existing HiFi or audio system and stream everything from popular music streaming services and hi-res audio tracks from your personal library to radio stations, podcasts, and more. Add HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital decoding and Apple AirPlay 2, and the NODE becomes the heart of your home music experience with the wireless freedom to add and connect to other Bluesound Players around the home for multi-room music.

Better Down to Every Sonic Detail
Stream like never before and bring out every detail of your music. From audiophile-engineering and carefully selected components to its breakthrough processing power and acoustic measurements, it’s all about design and engineering with the NODE. A new and improved ESS SABRE® DAC (ES9039Q2M) is precision engineered to be even more pristine with circuitry expertly designed to reduce jitter and interference. The result is clean and clear audio to your favourite amp or powered speakers.

Your Music and More
From popular music streaming services to radio stations and podcasts, the NODE connects you to everything you love to listen to. Plus, with aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay 2 built in, you can enjoy even more music from more apps and services. Connect the NODE to digital music libraries stored on your computer or local network, and effortlessly browse and stream favourites from your collection in the BluOS app.

Go Beyond the Hi-Fi System
With the NODE and multiple Bluesound Players, you can create a multiroom music system wirelessly connected by BluOS™ throughout your whole home. Play your new favourite track everywhere or listen to different music and genres in different rooms with total control from your phone, tablet, or desktop.

World Class Headphone Amplifier Technology
Lifelike headphone listening is made possible by THX AAA™ technology, the headphone amplifier that boasts the world's most linear response. Its patented feed-forward error correction results in remarkably low noise and distortion, revealing exceptional soundstage and clarity. Connect your high-performance headphones to a full-sized 1/4" headphone jack and enjoy audiophile listening with zero compromise.

Connect Everything
The NODE is packed with digital and analogue inputs and outputs, making it incredibly versatile. You can bring in audio from your TV and gaming consoles with HDMI eARC, while dual band Wi-Fi and gigabit ethernet keeps the music streaming without dropouts or interruptions. A proximity sensing touch panel provides quick control and access up to five programmable presets. Available in matte black and white finishes, the NODE fits in the home perfectly.

Smart Acoustics
Your NODE comes ready to intelligently fight bad room acoustics with Dirac Live, available as an upgrade directly from Dirac. Use Dirac's app to measure your room acoustics and eradicate bass traps, echoes, and other unwanted distortions from your audio. The result is clear, balanced, and detailed sound for your music and movie soundtracks. A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity microphone is also required and available from Bluesound.

Specification
Size and Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD)    220mm x 46mm x 146mm
Weight    1.09kg

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 and 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/Analogue 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
Storage Environment    -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
Operating Environment    0°C to 40°C
Version    N132