Bluesound
Bluesound Node
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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 favorite set of powered speakers.- Hi-Res streaming
- MQA streaming soundbar
- Spotify
- Tidal Connect
- Apply Airplay speaker
- Roon Ready endpoint
- 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.
Specifications
Connections
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)
*Note
*Available for free with future software update
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
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
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
Internet Radio
Music Services
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
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
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
Power Consumption
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
