Bluesound Node (N130) - Music Streamer

WIFI YOUR HIFI

Bring 24-bit hi-res streaming to an existing stereo or to your powered speakers and access all the music ever recorded with a few taps of the BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, or Mac or PC computers. Hundreds of internet radio stations, premium music services like Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify and dozens of other music streaming services, are integrated with the NODE's operating system, making music discovery seamless and exciting.

BEAUTY AND BRAINS

Don't let the size and minimalist looks of the NODE fool you into diminishing its capabilities. Inside, the NODE features an audiophile-grade DAC design that not only supports 24-bit/192 kHz audio processing, but also MQA for master quality listening. Along with powerful software features like tone controls and fixed volume output, you can customize your listening preferences in detail.

PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS

Bring music into your NODE using HDMI eARC, Wi-Fi or Ethernet, Apple AirPlay 2, aptX HD Bluetooth, or USB, to hear audio content from streaming services, TV, and your own music library. Listen to your music through your HiFi system or through wired or wireless headphones, by connecting to the RCA, TOSLINK optical, aptX HD Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack, Apple devices, or other Bluesound or BluOS players.

FROM ANYWHERE TO EVERYWHERE

Bit-perfect music listening can happen away from your HiFi system with the NODE as your multi-room hub. The award-winning BluOS platform is the only platform in the world that can support up to 64 players, all streaming in 24-bit hi-res audio. With a growing stable of brands and devices being added to the BluOS platform, the NODE opens up a world of hi-res listening options throughout your home that no other player can.

CONTROL FREAK

Quick access controls like play/pause, track skipping, and volume are available as touch panel controls at the top of the NODE, via voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Voice, or by programming your own IR remote or the optional Bluesound RC1.

Advanced controls, including tone controls, subwoofer crossover optimization, and settings to enhance external DAC connections are available in the BluOS Controller app. The NODE can also be integrated into a smart home with full-feature drivers for Lutron, Elan, RTI, Crestron, and other popular home control systems.

HI-RES MUSIC EVERYWHERE

Seamlessly connect the NODE to multiple Bluesound speakers throughout the home with the BluOS Controller app and create an intuitive multi-room music system unlike any other.

Node vs Node 2i

 

Bluesound offer unmatchable sound quality, with High-res multi-room speakers and streamers, you are able to listen to your favourite tracks on your favourite streaming services at the touch of a button.

Bluesound bolsters the ability to play High-resolution music tracks at either 24-bit/96kHz or 24-bit/192kH. The high quality of audio offered helps you hear every detail of your favourite track like never before. All Bluesound players also offer capabilities to listen to music uncompressed in WAV, FLAC or ALAC format over your existing WiFi Network or a connect USB device.

Control yours music anywhere, with Bluesound and the BluOs app, simply open the BluOs app on any compatible device and explore its wide range of features. Stream your favourite music from the app using built in Spotify, Deezer, TuneIn (plus many more) players – You can group players together and build your perfect audio ecosystem.

Bluesound offers support for voice control using Amazon Alexa, allows you to use your voice to explore the magnitude of options such as streaming service, pre-set level along with ability to change track. Just link your Amazon Alex to your Bluesound system and command your high-res music like never before.

 

Airplay 2

The Bluesound 2i range offers AirPlay 2 support, allow you to intergrate your family of Apple devices with the Bluesound range. Listen to your music in perfect sync as you walk around your house, or play different songs in different rooms, all via your iOS device. Go one step futher and integrate with Siri let her take control of your music experience.

With numerous control systems out there, the question would be – Will this fit into my home automation system? The short answer is yes. BluOs features seamless integration with a large number of the most innovative 3rd party smarthome control system such as Control 4®, Crestron®, Lutron®, ELAN®, RTI®, and more.

The Pulse Soundbar and Sub can wirelessly be connected to a pair or Pulse Flex 2is to create the ultimate Dolby Digital home theatre setup. The Bluesound wireless system can seamlessly be integrated into any TV room enhcnacing the listening experience and placing listener in the heart of the action with high-quality audio experience.

Integrated into every Bluesound player is a state of the start end-to end (studio-speaker) technology known as Master Quality Authenticated (MQA), this captures master quality audio from your favourite artists’ recording sessions and delivers this directly to any room in your home. Every Bluesound Player includes a powerful decoder and audio rendered for the MQA system, which gives you first had experience of what exactly the artist recorded and approved in the studio.