【Curated Quality Living】Bluesound NODE Wireless High-Res Music Streamer

In short, there is nothing quite like the NODE. Through redesigned components and circuitry for improved performance, the original wireless high-resolution music streamer now features the industry-leading ESS SABRE® DAC, built-in THX AAA™ headphone amplification, aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth, and DSD support. Connect it to your existing HiFi or audio system to stream everything from your personal music library to radio stations, podcasts, and the latest high-resolution music streaming services. With the addition of HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital decoding, and Apple AirPlay 2, the NODE becomes the centerpiece of your home music experience. Freely add and connect to other Bluesound players throughout your home for multi-room music playback. 【Focusing on every sonic detail】 Stream music in a way you've never experienced before, revealing every detail of your favorite tracks. From audiophile engineering and carefully selected components to groundbreaking processing power and acoustic measurements, every aspect of the NODE is designed and engineered with precision. A new, meticulously engineered and improved ESS SABRE® DAC (ES9039Q2M) chip combined with a refined circuit design reduces jitter and interference. The result is clearer, elevated audio quality for your favorite amplifier or active speakers. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54532084083_a2e1fa38a1_z.jpg 【Your music, and so much more】 From music streaming services to radio stations and podcasts, the NODE connects you to everything you love to listen to. Plus, with built-in aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay 2, you can enjoy even more music from a wider range of apps and services. Connect the NODE to your digital music library stored on your computer or local network, and easily browse and stream your BluOS collection directly from the app. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54530961877_3dff234550_z.jpg 【Beyond the HiFi system】 With the NODE and multiple Bluesound players, you can build a multi-room music system that connects your entire home wirelessly via BluOS™. Play your favorite new tracks anywhere or listen to different music and genres in different rooms, all with total control from your smartphone, tablet, or desktop. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54532084078_4e0d987cbf_z.jpg 【World-class THX AAA™ headphone amplifier technology】 THX AAA™ technology makes lifelike headphone listening possible, featuring the world’s most linear response. Its patented feed-forward error correction achieves ultra-low noise and distortion, revealing a superior soundstage and clarity. Connect your high-performance headphones to the full-size 1/4" headphone jack on the front to enjoy an audiophile-grade listening experience. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54531845566_baee042c54_z.jpg 【Connect everything】 Featuring both digital and analog inputs and outputs, the NODE is incredibly versatile. You can use HDMI eARC to bring audio from your TV and gaming consoles, while Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet ensure your music streaming remains seamless and uninterrupted. A proximity-sensing touch panel provides quick control and access to up to five programmable presets. Available in matte black and white finishes, the NODE is a perfect fit for any home. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54532026379_5eae5e0754_z.jpg 【Intelligent acoustics with Dirac Live】 The NODE is ready to intelligently combat poor room acoustics via Dirac Live (note), available as an upgrade directly from Dirac. Use the Dirac app to measure your room's acoustics and eliminate bass traps, echoes, and other unwanted distortions in your audio. This brings clearer, more balanced, and detailed sound to your music and movie soundtracks. A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity microphone is available from Bluesound if required. (Note) - Available via future firmware update 【Feature Summary】 · Equipped with ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DAC chip · Supports MQA and HI-RES music streaming · THX AAA™ headphone amplifier technology · Two-way aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth · HDMI eARC, optical, analog, and USB-C audio inputs · RCA, optical, coaxial, and USB audio outputs · Dirac Live Ready room correction* · Supports DSD file playback · AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect · Roon Ready support · Five programmable touch presets and proximity-sensing control panel 【Specifications】 <Audio> · Supported file formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, OPUS · Supported high-resolution file formats: FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS · Supported DSD file formats: DSD256 (via firmware upgrade) · Supported multi-channel audio formats: Dolby Digital® · Native sampling rate: up to 192 kHz · Bit depth: 16-24 bit · Audio control and EQ: BluOS Controller App · DAC chip: ESS ES9039Q2M · Headphone amp continuous output power (THD<0.1%): 160mW, 16Ω / 230mW, 32Ω / 53mW, 250Ω / 22mW, 600Ω <Software and Integration> · Operating system: BluOS · App operation/control system: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS · Processor: ARM® Cortex™-A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core · Network music file support: Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files · Album art support: JPG, PNG · Streaming music services and internet radio: 23+ · Third-party service integration: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready · Control system integration: Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron · Voice Control integration: Amazon Alexa Skills <Connectivity> · Power supply: Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) · Ethernet/LAN: Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps · Built-in Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) · Bluetooth specification: Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive · Bluetooth connection: Two-way (transmit and receive) · Built-in IR: Built-in IR sensor – IR learning remote front panel · IR input: 3.5mm mini-jack · Optical/coaxial input: Combo jack - mini Toslink optical / 3.5mm stereo · HDMI input: HDMI eARC · USB input: Type A (Fat32 format) – for external storage devices only; Local Server Mode · Audio output: Analog RCA stereo with fixed output option; USB 2.0 (Type A) · Coaxial output: RCA · Optical output: TOSLINK digital optical · Trigger output: 12 Volt · Headphone output: 6.3mm stereo; Bluetooth · Subwoofer output: RCA x 1; wireless transmission for BlueSound PULSE SUB+ <User Interface and Controls> · Status indicator: LED x2 · Play/Pause button: Touch LED · Volume control: Touch slider LED · Preset buttons: Touch LED x 5 · Proximity-sensing touch panel: Yes · Finish: Matte black 🎶 Ultimate Sound, Limited Release Now! 🔊 Limited quantity available, order soon!