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BLUESOUND NODE for sale in Montreal in Layton Audio

BLUESOUND NODE

BLUESOUND

$749.00
$749.00 + $0.00 (Ecofees) Free shipping with order of $100.00 or more

(Pre-order now. Shipping September 24, 2024)

Performance Music Streamer

There's nothing like a BLUESOUND NODE, the original hi-res multiroom wireless streamer.

Information

Features

Technical specifications

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.

BETTER DOWN TO EVERY SONIC DETAIL

The NODE delivers precision-engineered sound with its improved ESS SABRE® DAC (ES9039Q2M) and audiophile-grade circuitry, designed to reduce jitter and interference. Enjoy clean, clear audio that brings out every detail of your music through your favorite amp or powered speakers.

YOUR MUSIC AND MORE

Stream everything at the highest quality with control of the BluOS app, from popular music streaming services to personal music libraries with thousands of tracks in HD quality. Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth* are also built-in for even more music from more apps and services.

GO BEYOND THE HIFI SYSTEM

Wirelessly connect the NODE to Bluesound speakers and stereo components to create an immersive multi-room system, powered and controlled by BluOS throughout the home with dual band Wi-Fi and gigabit ethernet. Enjoy HiFi quality sound in any and every room without dropouts or interruptions.

WORLD-CLASS HEADPHONE TECHNOLOGY

Experience lifelike headphone listening with THX AAA™ headphone technology, providing the world’s most linear response and minimal distortion for exceptional clarity. Connect your high-performance headphones to the 1/4" jack and enjoy audiophile-quality sound.

CONNECT EVERYTHING

The NODE is fully equipped with digital/analog inputs and outputs, making it incredibly versatile in any stereo or home audio setup with Stereo RCA, Optical, USB, and more. Connect it to your TV via HDMI eARC and use its built-in IR learning for seamless universal control of any remote. Program up to five presets on a proximity-sensing touch panel for quick and easy access of your favorite sources.

SMART ACOUSTICS

With Dirac Live Room Correction* as an available upgrade, you can use sophisticated room correction technology and measure room acoustics to eliminate standing waves, reverberations, and other unwanted distortions. A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity mic is also required and available from Bluesound with additional purchase.

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
AirPlay 2 integration
Spotify Connect + TIDAL Connect

*Available via future software update

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%

Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD<0.1%):

160mW, 16O

230mW, 32O

53mW, 250O

22mW, 600O

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+
Music Services

Internet Radio

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 Optical Built In:

IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning

Optical/Analog 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 Output:

Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A)

Coaxial Output:

RCA

Optical Output:

TOSLINK digital optical

Trigger Out:

12 Volt

Headphone Output:

6.3mm Stereo; Bluetooth

Subwoofer Output:

RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+

Status Indicator:

LED x 2

Play/Pause Button:

Touch LED

Volume Control Buttons:

Touch Slider LED

Preset Buttons:

Touch LED x 5

Proximity Sensor:

Yes

Finish:

Black or White: Matte Satin Paint

Storage Environment:

-10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity

Operating Environment:

0°C to 40°C

Version:

N132

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)*

*Non-metric measurements are approximate.

Product Weight:

1.09kg/2.4lbs

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