Bluesound Node N132 Performance Music Streamer
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
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
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
*Available via future software update
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specifications:
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
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
Dirac Live Output Support:
Analog: RCA Stereo
Digital: Optical, Coaxial
The USB Output does not support Dirac Live
