Streamers
Bluesound NODE
£499.00
The Bluesound Node is a high-resolution wireless music streamer that upgrades any Hi-Fi system with premium streaming capabilities. It supports high-res audio, multi-room playback, and seamless integration with services like Spotify, TIDAL, and AirPlay 2, delivering audiophile-quality sound with ease.
Description
Description
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
Specification
Black or White: Matte Satin Paint
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.
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
Storage Environment:
-10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
Product Weight:
1.09kg/2.4lb
Operating Environment:
0°C to 40°C
Power Supply:
Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)
Optical/Analog Input:
Combo - Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm
Coaxial Output:
RCA
Ethernet/LAN:
Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps
IR Input:
3.5mm Jack
Optical Output:
TOSLINK digital optical
Wi-Fi Built In:
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
HDMI Input:
HDMI eARC
Trigger Out:
12 Volt
Bluetooth Quality:
Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive
USB IN:
Type A (Fat32 Formatted) - External Storage only; Local Server Mode
Headphone Output:
6.3mm Stereo; Bluetooth
Bluetooth Connectivity:
Two-Way (transmit & receive)
Audio Output:
Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A)
Subwoofer Output:
RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+
IR Optical Built In:
IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning
Supported Audio File Formats:
MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
Native Sampling Rates:
up to 192 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
-118 dB
Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats:
FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
Bit Depth:
16-24
Distortion:
THD+N, 0.0007%
DSD Support:
DSD256
Audio Controls & EQ:
BluOS Controller App
Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD<0.1%):
160mW, 16Ω
230mW, 32Ω
53mW, 250Ω
22mW, 600Ω
Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats:
Dolby Digital®
DAC:
ESS ES9039Q2M
Dirac Live Output Support:
Analog: RCA Stereo
Digital: Optical, Coaxial
The USB Output does not support Dirac Live
Operating System:
BluOS
Supported Network File Sharing:
Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files
3rd-Party Integrations:
AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready
App Controller Operating System:
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Album Art Supported:
JPG, PNG
Control System Integrations:
Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron
Processor
ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
Music Services & Internet Radio:
23+
Music Services
Internet Radio
Voice Control Integrations:
Amazon Alexa Skills
Status Indicator:
LED x 2
Volume Control Buttons:
Touch Slider LED
Proximity Sensor:
Yes
Play/Pause Button:
Touch LED
Preset Buttons:
Touch LED x 5


