Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Streamer

The Bluesound NODE unlocks the world of hi-res music streaming and multi-room audio to create a modern addition to existing hi-fi systems or your favourite set of powered speakers.

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 favourite 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.

• 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.

Network

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz)

Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps

Audio Input

Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo

HDMI eARC

Audio Output

Analog Stereo RCA (Fixed or Variable)

Coaxial RCA

TOSLINK digital optical

USB Audio 2.0

Bluetooth

Bluetooth with support for aptX HD

Two-Way (transmit & receive)

Headphones

3.5mm Stereo Out

Wireless Bluetooth Out

Subwoofer

RCA Out

Network Pairing to Pulse Sub+

USB

Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted)

Trigger

12V Trigger Out

IR Remote

IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning

IR Input 3.5mm Jack

Power

Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)

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

Processor

ARM Cortex -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core

Native Sampling Rates

up to 192 kHz

Bit Depths

16-24

Performance

SNR -113dBA

THD+N, 0.002%

DAC

32-Bit, 384kHz

Differential Output design

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

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

Finish

Black/White; Matte Satin Paint

Included Accessories

120V AC Power Cord

230V AC Power Cord

Ethernet Cable

Stereo RCA to RCA Cable

TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor

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

1.09kg/2.4lbs

Product Dimensions

220 x 46 x 146 mm

8.7 x 1.8 x 5.7 in

Shipping Weight

2.28kg/5.03lbs

Shipping Dimensions

300 x 300 x 74 mm

11.8 x 11.8 x 2.75 in

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