Bluesound NODE (2024) Hi-Res Wireless Music Streamer

Code: BS-NODE
  • £549.00
  • (FREE UK Delivery)
Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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With upgraded components and circuitry for enhanced performance, the original wireless hi-res music streamer now incorporates built-in THX AAA™ headphone technology, DSD playback, and more. Simply connect it to your stereo system and stream music, radio, podcasts, and more from popular services or your personal library. Featuring HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital decoding, and Apple AirPlay 2, the NODE becomes the heart of your home audio setup, with the added flexibility to wirelessly link to Bluesound players for a seamless multi-room listening experience.

Key Features:

  • 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 - Available via future software update
  • 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

Better in Every Sonic Detail

The NODE is engineered for precision sound, featuring the enhanced ESS SABRE® DAC (ES9039Q2M) and audiophile-grade circuitry that minimises jitter and interference. Enjoy pristine, detailed audio through your favourite amp or powered speakers, bringing every nuance of your music to life.

Your Music and More

Stream everything in the highest quality, with full control via the BluOS app. Access popular music services and your personal library with thousands of tracks in HD. Built-in Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth* expand your music options, letting you stream from a wide range of apps and services.

Go Beyond the Hi-Fi System 

Wirelessly connect the NODE to Bluesound speakers and stereo components to create a seamless, multi-room audio system. Powered by BluOS, this system offers Hi-Fi quality sound throughout your home, with dual-band Wi-Fi and gigabit Ethernet ensuring smooth, drop-free playback.

World-Class Headphone Technology

Enjoy lifelike headphone listening with THX AAA™ headphone technology, delivering the most linear response and minimal distortion for exceptional clarity. Connect your high-performance headphones to the 1/4" jack and experience audiophile-quality sound.

Connect Everything

With a full suite of digital and analog inputs and outputs, the NODE is highly versatile in any stereo or home audio setup. It features Stereo RCA, Optical, USB, and more. Connect to your TV via HDMI eARC and use its built-in IR learning for universal control of any remote. Program up to five presets on the proximity-sensing touch panel for quick access to your favourite sources.

Smart Acoustics

Enhance your listening experience with the optional Dirac Live Room Correction*, which uses advanced technology to measure and adjust room acoustics, eliminating standing waves, reverberations, and other distortions. A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity microphone is available separately from Bluesound.

Streamer Specifications:
Supported Streaming Services AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready
Smart Home Technologies Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron
Internet Radio Support Yes
Apple AirPlay Support AirPlay 2
Roon Support Roon Ready
Network Connectivity Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
Audio Codecs Supported MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS,FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
CPU Specifications ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive
Inputs Combo - Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm, HDMI eARC
Outputs Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option;Coaxial Output: RCA,Coaxial Output: RCA USB Audio 2.0 (Type A)
RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+
App Control BluOS Controller App
Signal To Noise Ratio -118 dB
THD +N THD+N, 0.0007%
DAC Chip ESS ES9039Q2M
File Limit Support (DSD) DSD256
Mains Supply Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 220 x 46 x 146 mm
Weight 1.09kg

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UK Orders

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International Orders:

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