Bluesound Node Gen 4 Streaming Music Player - BLACK



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  • Performance Music Streamer

    There's nothing like a BLUESOUND NODE, the original hi-res multiroom wireless streamer. 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.

      BETTER DOWN TO EVERY SONIC DETAIL

      The NODE delivers precision-engineered sound with its improved ESS SABRE® DAC (ES9039Q2M) and audiophile-grade circuitry, designed to reduce jitter and interference. Enjoy clean, clear audio that brings out every detail of your music through your favorite amp or powered speakers.

      YOUR MUSIC AND MORE

      Stream everything at the highest quality with control of the BluOS app, from popular music streaming services to personal music libraries with thousands of tracks in HD quality. Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth* are also built-in for even more music from more apps and services.

      GO BEYOND THE HIFI SYSTEM

      Wirelessly connect the NODE to Bluesound speakers and stereo components to create an immersive multi-room system, powered and controlled by BluOS throughout the home with dual band Wi-Fi and gigabit ethernet. Enjoy HiFi quality sound in any and every room without dropouts or interruptions.

      WORLD-CLASS HEADPHONE TECHNOLOGY

      Experience lifelike headphone listening with THX AAA™ headphone technology, providing the world’s most linear response and minimal distortion for exceptional clarity. Connect your high-performance headphones to the 1/4" jack and enjoy audiophile-quality sound.

      CONNECT EVERYTHING

      The NODE is fully equipped with digital/analog inputs and outputs, making it incredibly versatile in any stereo or home audio setup with Stereo RCA, Optical, USB, and more. Connect it to your TV via HDMI eARC and use its built-in IR learning for seamless universal control of any remote. Program up to five presets on a proximity-sensing touch panel for quick and easy access of your favorite sources.

      SMART ACOUSTICS

      With Dirac Live Room Correction* as an available upgrade, you can use sophisticated room correction technology and measure room acoustics to eliminate standing waves, reverberations, and other unwanted distortions. A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity mic is also required and available from Bluesound with additional purchase.

    • Features:
      • 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

    • Specifications:

      Audio

      Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS

      Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS

      DSD Support: DSD256, available via future BluOS update

      Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Dolby Digital®

      Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz

      Bit Depth: 16-24

      Audio Controls & EQ: BluOS Controller App

      DAC: ESS ES9039Q2M

      Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -118 dB

      Distortion: THD+N, 0.0007%

      Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD<0.1%):

      160mW, 16Ω

      230mW, 32Ω

      53mW, 250Ω

      22mW, 600Ω

      Software and Integrations:

      Operating System: BluOS

      App Controller Operating System: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS

      Processor: ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core

      Supported Network File Sharing: Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files

      Album Art Supported: JPG, PNG

      Music Services & Internet Radio:

      23+
      Music Services

      Internet Radio

      3rd-Party Integrations: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready

      Control System Integrations: Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron

      Voice Control Integrations: Amazon Alexa Skills

      Connections:

      Power Supply: Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)

      Ethernet/LAN: Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps

      Wi-Fi Built In: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band

      Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive

      Bluetooth Connectivity: Two-Way (transmit & receive)

      IR Optical Built In: IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning

      Optical/Analog Input: Combo - Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm

      IR Input: 3.5mm Jack

      HDMI Input: HDMI eARC

      USB IN: Type A (Fat32 Formatted) - External Storage only; Local Server Mode

      Audio Output: Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A)

      Coaxial Output: RCA

      Optical Output: TOSLINK digital optical

      Trigger Out: 12 Volt

      Headphone Output: 6.3mm Stereo; Bluetooth

      Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+

      User Interface and Control:

      Status Indicator: LED x 2

      Play/Pause Button: Touch LED

      Volume Control Buttons: Touch Slider LED

      Preset Buttons: Touch LED x 5

      Proximity Sensor: Yes

      General:

      Finish: Black or White: Matte Satin Paint

      Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity

      Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C

      Version: N132

      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.

      Product Weight: 1.09kg/2.4lbs

      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

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