Bluesound Node Hi-Res Music Streamer

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Add streaming to you HiFi system

The Bluesound NODE unlocks the world of hi-res music streaming and multi-room audio to create a modern addition to existing HiFi systems or your favorite set of powered speakers. Discover all the music ever recorded with access to hundreds of internet radio stations, dozens of streaming music services, or even your own digital music library, with a few taps of the BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, or Mac or PC computers.

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  • Connect to any existing stereo amplifier, AV receiver, or powered audio system.
  • Powered by state of the art Quad-Core 1.8ghz ARM® Cortex™ A53 processor and a 32-bit/384khz premium DAC design.
  • HDMI eARC connectivity, digital, optical and analog input/output options, with wired and wireless headphone and subwoofer outputs.
  • Hi-res audio streaming with access to Internet radio stations, cloud music services, and your own local music library.
  • Dual band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and support for 2-way Bluetooth aptX HD Bluetooth ensures music playback without interruption.
  • Create and control a seamless multi-room system with the intuitive BluOS Controller app.
  • Top panel touch controls with presets.
  • IR input and remote learning capability – Control it with the optional Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller.
  • Connect with the BluVoice skill in the Alexa app and use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to control Players around the home.
  • AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless stereo components throughout your house — all in sync.

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AUDIO: 

Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Dolby Digital
Processor: ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz
Supported Network File Sharing: Server Messsage Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files
Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz
Bit Depths: 16 - 24
Performance: SNR -100dBA
THD+N, 0.008%
DAC: 32-Bit, 384kHz
Differential Output design

SOFTWARE & INTEGRATIONS

Operating System: BluOS
App Controller Operating Systems: iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10-11
Network File Sharing: SMB up to 200,000 track index
Album Art Supported: JPG, PNG
Voice Control: Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions on Google
3rd-Party: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready
Control Systems: Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

USER INTERFACE & CONTROLS

Status Indicator: RGB LED x 2
Play/Pause Button: Touch LED
Volume Control Buttons: Touch Slider LED
Previous/Next Track Buttons: Touch LED
Preset Buttons: Touch LED x 5
Proximity Sensor: Yes

GENERAL

Finish: Black/White; Matte Satin Paint
Included Accessories: 230V AC Power Cord, Ethernet Cable, TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor x 2, Safety/Warranty Guide, Quick Setup Guide
Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
Operating Environment: '0°C to 40°C
Product Weight: 1.78kg/3.9lbs
Product Dimensions:220 x 70 x 190 mm
Shipping Weight: 3.15kg/6.94lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 300 x 300 x 110 mm

CONNECTIONS

Network: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz), Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
Audio Input: Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo x 2, HDMI eARC
Audio Output: 5-Way Binding Post Speaker Terminals
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD, Two-Way (transmit & receive)
Headphones: 3.5mm Stereo Out, Wireless Bluetooth Out
Subwoofer: RCA, Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+
USB: Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted)
IR Remote: IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning, Universal 3-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)

Bluesound Node (2021) review

At this money, it represents one of the most entertaining and comprehensive ways of adding music streaming to your hi-fi system – and that's why it's a What Hi-Fi? Award winner. more...