Bluesound NODE (N132) 2024

Performance Music StreamerSKU: BS-Node-N132-B-1

Color: Black
Price:
$1,099
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Description

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
    Quad-core 1.8GHz ARM® Cortex™ A53 processor
    THX AAA™ headphone amplifier technology
    Full-sized 1/4″ (6.3mm) headphone output
    HDMI eARC, Optical inputs
    Dirac Live Ready*
    Five programmable quick-touch presets
    User interface with proximity sensor

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 ¼” (6.35 mm) 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.


    AirPlay 2 integration
    Spotify Connect + TIDAL Connect

*Available via future software update 

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>#/li###
  • 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
  • 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 Outputs
        Analogue RCA Stereo with Fixed option
        USB Audio 2.0 (Type A)
    Coaxial Output: RCA Digital
    Optical Output: TOSLINK Digital
    Trigger Out: 12 Volt
    Headphone Outputs
        3mm Stereo
        Bluetooth
    Subwoofer Outputs
        RCA x 1
        Wireless to Pulse Sub+

User Interface & Control

    Status Indicator: LED x 2
    Play/Pause Button: Touch LED
    Volume Control Buttons: Touch Slider LED
    Preset Buttons: Touch LED x 5
    Proximity Sensor

General

    Version: N132
    Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
    Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C
    Included Accessories: AC Power Cable, Stereo RCA to RCA Cable, Ethernet Cable, Mini Jack to TOSLINK Adapter, Safety/Warranty Guide, Quick Setup Guide, Dirac Live Ready Info Card
    Finish: White or Black, Matte Satin Paint
    Dimensions (WxHxD): 220 x 46 x 146mm
    Weight: 1.09 kg
    Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.


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)*
Weight: 1.09kg/2.4lbs
*Non-metric measurements are approximate.

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


Bluesound is an alliance of audiophiles dedicated to delivering on the

promise of wireless, digitally-perfect high-fidelity audio. They are not
just another computer company! Their goal is one many aspire to but few
have currently reached. So, who is Bluesound? Easy!

The same people who pioneered world-famous NAD Hi-Fi in the 1970's and even now still set the bar high in audio components, relentlessly pursuing innovative
technologies and faithful music reproduction. Having been associated  with the team for over 35 years, we can testify that they’re all about  the sound.

They have built on their decades of audio experience to create the Bluesound line of multi-room audio gear for the discerning listener. No, that doesn't mean expensive but rather cutting-edge when it comes to performance.

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