Description
Bluesound NODE (N132) wireless Hi-Res multi-room network player
Bluesound 2024 new!
Nothing Like a NODE
The new fourth generation Bluesound NODE (N132) network player.
- Compact and versatile network player with fully wireless multi-room capabilities
- Audiophile-grade ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE® DAC and unique THX AAA headphone amplifier
- Quad-core 1.8GHz ARM® Cortex™ A53 processor
- HDMI eARC connection for easy TV use
- Dirac Live room correction option, license available / learn more HERE , RCK microphone also required
- Full-size 6.3mm headphone jack
- Airplay 2 integration
- 5 programmable quick-touch shortcuts
- Spotify Connect + TIDAL Connect
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The BLUESOUND NODE (N132) network player is very easy to connect to any stereo system, active speakers or home theater system. The new fourth generation model is equipped with an HMDI eARC connection and a Dolby Digital decoder, which makes using the NODE with your TV even easier; the devices communicate with each other and the volume can be controlled with the TV remote control.
The new NODE (N132) is very much based on Bluesound's 10th anniversary model, the NODE X, which was produced in limited quantities.
Compared to previous NODE models, you get new features that provide an even better listening experience. For example, the DA converter has been upgraded to an even better type (ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE) and the headphone amplifier is really solid with THX AAA technologies.
All the world's music is at your fingertips wirelessly. The well-maintained Finnish user interface works on both Apple and Android phones and tablets.
With the Dirac Live room correction feature now also available, you can use advanced Dirac room correction technology to measure room acoustics to eliminate standing waves, reverberations and other unwanted distortions. This also requires the optional RCK calibration kit (sensitive and accurate microphone, USB cable set) and a license from Dirac .
- Connect to any existing stereo amplifier, AV receiver or active speakers.
- Powered by a State of the Art Quad-Core 1.8 GHz ARM® Cortex™ A53 Processor and ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE d/a converter
- HDMI eARC connection for TV, Dolby Digital decoder
- Digital and analog input and output connections, subwoofer connection, wired 6.3 mm plug and wireless headphone connection ( THX AAA headphone amplifier )
- Dirac Live room correction option
- DSD 256 playback
- HiRes quality in cloud streaming, internet radio and your own local music library
- Dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, and support for bidirectional Bluetooth aptX Adaptive Bluetooth technology ensures uninterrupted music playback.
- new low-noise power supply
- Simple and user-friendly BluOS Controller app and easy setup
- Control panel touch controls with presets, lighting with motion sensor
- IR input and learning IR; control NODE with the optional RC-1 remote control
- Voice control Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions is Google
- With AirPlay 2, you can play music or podcasts from speakers throughout your house - in sync.
HIFI ON WIFI.
Enable 24-bit Hi-Res streaming with your existing hi-fi system or powered speakers and play music with a few taps from the BluOS Controller app on iOS, Android, Mac or PC devices. Thousands of internet radio stations, premium music services such as Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify and dozens of other music streaming services are integrated into the NODE operating system. Finding and listening to music is easy, seamless and logical.
BEAUTY AND INTELLIGENCE.
Don't let the NODE's size and minimalist appearance fool you into thinking it's lacking in features. It features an audiophile-grade DAC ( ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE) that not only supports 24-bit/192kHz audio processing, but also supports MQA master-quality playback. Powerful software features let you customize your player's listening settings in a variety of ways.
WORKS WELL WITH OTHERS TOO.
Now you can conveniently connect your TV to NODE via HDMI eARC and use the TV remote control to adjust the volume. In addition, there is an analog or digital input for connecting a turntable, for example. NODE can be connected to both wireless and wired networks quickly and easily. Apple users can also take advantage of AirPlay 2 features and headphones can be connected wirelessly via Bluetooth (aptX Adaptive) or traditionally with a cable.
FROM ANYWHERE TO ANYWHERE.
High-quality music listening can take place in any room of your home. It is made possible by our unique multi-room application. Bluesound NODE uses the award-winning BluOS operating system, which is the only platform in the world that allows up to 64 different rooms / players in the same system. Also in multi-room use, Bluesound supports 24-bit Hi-Res high-resolution audio.
Adding Bluesound devices to your system expands the music in your home the way you want it.
CONTROL FREAK.
Shortcuts such as play/pause, track skip and volume can also be controlled from the touch panel on top of the device. Voice assistants such as Siri, Alexa or Google Voice are also available with the necessary additional devices. Operation is also possible by programming NODE commands to your own IR remote control or by purchasing the optional RC1 remote control.
Advanced settings, including volume controls, subwoofer crossover, and settings for connecting an external DAC, are available in the BluOS Controller app. NODE can also be integrated into a smart home with a variety of controllers from Lutron, Control4, Elan, RTI, Crestron, or other popular home control systems.
FILL YOUR HOME WITH MUSIC
Connect NODE to other Bluesound products in your home for an easy-to-use, wireless multi-room system. Control is handled by the logical and easy-to-use BluOS operating system from your smart device.
SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO
Supported file formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
Supported Hi-Res Audio file formats
FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
DSD support
DSD256
Supported multi-channel audio format
Dolby Digital
Audio Control & EQ
Sampling frequencies
up to 192 kHz
Resolution 16 - 24
Performance
Interference distance SNR - 118dBA
Distortion THD+N - 0.0007%
DAC
ESS 9039Q2M Sabre DAC
SOFTWARE AND INTEGRATIONS
Operating system BluOS
Supported operating systems
Play music from devices on your network that use the following operating systems: IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS
Network file sharing
SMB, indexing up to 200,000 copies
Internet radio
TuneIn Radio, Radio Paradise (also MQA), Calm Radio, LiveXLive
Supported music services (23+)
Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer , Qobuz, HighResAudio (VAULT Required), Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music ZONE, SoundMachine, IDAGIO, OraStream, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net...
Voice control integration
Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions is Google
3rd Party
Airplay 2
Spotify Connect
Tidal Connect
Roon Ready
Dirac Live
Integration Partners
Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, ELAN, Lutron
Album artwork
JPG, PNG
CONNECTIONS
Local area network
Gigabit Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual band 2.4/5 GHz)
USB-IN
Type-A port for USB external disk (FAT32 or NTFS formatted) - External Storage only; Local Server Mode
Audio inputs
HDMI eARC
Optical digital input TOSLINK or analog 3.5 mm
Audio outputs
Analog RCA stereo output, either fixed or adjustable
Coaxial digital RCA, either fixed or adjustable
TOSLINK optical digital, either fixed or adjustable
USB Audio 2.0 (Type A)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 aptX Adaptive
Two-way (transmit or receive)
Headphones
Headphone jack 6.3 mm Stereo
Wireless Bluetooth output
Subwoofer
Subwoofer RCA (80 Hz high pass)
With wireless pairing PULSE SUB +
Trigger
12V trigger
IR control
IR sensor built into the front panel
Learning
IR input with 3.5mm plug
Operating voltage 100 - 240 AC
USER INTERFACE AND CONTROL DEVICES
Mobile
BluOS - free Android and iOS app available on Google Play and Apple App Store
Buttons
Operating status indicator: RGB LED x 2 pcs.
Play/Pause button: Touch LED
Volume control buttons: Touch the slider LED
Previous/Next track buttons: Touch the LED
Preset buttons 5 pcs: Touch LED
Proximity sensor: Yes
Built-in IR receiver on the front panel for learning commands from e.g. TV remote control
GENERAL
Finish Black or white, matte satin paint
Included accessories
Mains cable
Ethernet cable
Stereo RCA cable
Toslink Optical / 3.5 mm mini adapter
Safety/Warranty Guide
Quick Setup Guide
Dirac Live Ready Info Card
Weight 1.09 kg
Dimensions 220 x 46 x 146 mm
Idle power consumption 4 Watts / less than 0.5 W stand by
Storage temperature in degrees Celsius -10 - + 50, humidity 20-80%
Operating temperature degrees Celsius 0 - 40