Informations
Product 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
- THX AAA™ headphone amplifier technology with full-sized 1/4" headphone output
- RCA, optical, coaxial, and USB audio outputs
- HDMI eARC, optical, and analog audio inputs
- Room correction with Dirac Live Ready
- DSD playback
- Five programmable quick-touch presets and proximity-sensing controls
- Works with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect
- Roon Ready
- Two-way aptX™ Adaptive* Bluetooth
*Available via future software update
Specifications
| 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 |
| 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 | 160mW, 16Ω / 230mW, 32Ω / 53mW, 250Ω / 22mW, 600Ω |
| 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 |
| 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 | IR Sensor Built-In with remote learning |
| Optical/Analog Input | Combo Mini TOSLINK / Stereo 3.5mm |
| IR Input | 3.5mm Jack |
| HDMI Input | HDMI eARC |
| USB Input | USB Type A (FAT32, External Storage Only) |
| Audio Output | Analog RCA Stereo; USB Audio 2.0 |
| Coaxial Output | RCA |
| Optical Output | TOSLINK |
| Trigger Out | 12V |
| Headphone Output | 6.3mm Stereo; Bluetooth |
| Subwoofer Output | RCA x1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+ |
| Status Indicator | LED x2 |
| Play/Pause Button | Touch LED |
| Volume Control Buttons | Touch Slider LED |
| Preset Buttons | Touch LED x5 |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Finish | Black or White – Matte Satin Paint |
| Storage Environment | -10°C to 50°C, 20–80% relative humidity |
| Operating Environment | 0°C to 40°C |
| Version | N132 |