Bluesound NODE wireless music streamer

The current version of the NODE music streamer, which has been proven and successful for many years, can hardly be distinguished visually from the previous models, but has been completely modernized technically. A high-performance quad-core processor now enables the new BluOS™ streaming module to have over eight times more computing power and four times faster storage speed

Bluesound NODE wireless music streamer

The Bluesound NODE expands any conventional stereo system with the ability to play numerous online streaming services and Internet radio stations as well as your own digital music collections. For this purpose, the streamer is integrated into the home network via LAN or WLAN and connected either digitally via fiber optic or analogously via stereo cinch cable to the existing (pre-)amplifier or directly to the TV via the HDMI eARC interface. The NODE is controlled via the app available for iOS, Android, Windows and macOS, an infrared remote control, the new touch panel on the top of the device or with voice commands*.

HIGH-RESOLUTION HIFI SOUND IN THE LAN AND WLAN NETWORK

The NODE has an improved dual-band WLAN module that guarantees reliable data transmission even in a network used by numerous other components. A high-resolution Bluetooth ^® aptX ^® HD radio connection is available for direct music streaming from a smartphone or tablet, which can also be used to control Bluetooth ^® headphones or speakers if necessary. Apple users can integrate the NODE into their network via AirPlay 2 and the extremely powerful high-end D/A converter even enables decoding and streaming of MQA files, whose audio data can contain music in high-resolution studio quality.

UNLIMITED ACCESS TO MUSIC

By supporting AirPlay 2, which easily integrates all Apple iPhones, iPads and computers into your network, the NODE is one of the most flexible streamers around. You can also find high-resolution premium music services such as TIDAL ^® , Spotify ^® and Qobuz ^® - as well as virtually all other popular streaming platforms and internet radio stations directly in the BluOS Controller app. And of course, you can also access your locally stored downloads, your Apple Music library, and all other content on a NAS drive without turning on a computer.

INTEGRATION INTO SMART HOME SYSTEMS

Anyone who has one of the smart home control systems Creston, Control 4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Push, Lutron, iPort supported by BluOS can integrate their Bluesound audio network here.

MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE

Using the BluOS ^® Controller app on your smartphone or tablet, you can network the NODE with several Bluesound speakers throughout the house and either supply individual players with specific music streams or control the entire multiroom system synchronously with the same music.

Technical data:

• ARM ^® CORTEX™ A53 quad-core 1.8 GHz processor
• 32bit/384kHz D/A converter
• HDMI eARC connection
• optical digital and analog input
• analog stereo output
• three digital outputs (optical, coaxial and USB**)
• BluOS™ wireless multiroom music streaming
• MQA playback (studio-quality high-resolution audio streaming)
• AirPlay 2
• Voice control via Apple Siri and Amazon Alexa*
• Dual band WiFi + Gigabit Ethernet
• Bluetooth ^® 5.0 aptX™ HD with bi-directional streaming
• Can be remotely controlled via any learning-capable IR remote control
• Infrared input
• 12V trigger output
• Headphone jack (3.5 mm mini jack/wireless)
• Subwoofer output (RCA/wireless)
• Touch-sensitive control panel with presets
• available in black or white housing version

* Voice control in German via Apple Siri via Apple HomeKit, with Amazon Alexa after a firmware update will be available soon
** The use of the digital USB output is only possible after a corresponding firmware update