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.
- 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 |
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, available via future BluOS update |
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 |