Advantages of this streamer

• Compact design (you can hold it in the palm of your hand) allows for easy integration even when space is tight.

• Easy to use thanks to the BluOS app and direct connectivity for Spotify, TIDAL, AirPlay, Bluetooth and more.

• Shockingly awesome sound quality for such an affordable price.

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The Creative Audio Review

Bluesound’s NODE is a superstar. It has no right sounding as good as it does considering how little it costs. Unlike that other major multi-zone streaming platform, Bluesound delivers on a promise of true high fidelity sound. We love the NODE for its incredibly engaging musical presentation; its dynamic character is combined with a dash of warmth to ensure it works well in practically any system. What really surprises however is the level of fine detail on offer. Those who think streaming music is a third rate source has never heard it through the Bluesound NODE. Now of course, there is more to be had with higher end solutions such as our Naim streamers. That said, it’s basically impossible to fault the Bluesound NODE, given the price. This is, hands down, the best sounding affordable audio streamer that (very little) of your money can buy.

In Greater Detail

The Bluesound NODE is a network audio streamer that connects to your network either through a wired Ethernet connection or WiFi. It allows you to play music from a variety of online and local sources. It offers direct support for:

• Spotify Connect

• TIDAL Connect

• Roon

• Apple AirPlay 2

• Two-way Bluetooth aptX HD

In addition, through the BluOS app (available for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS), you can access:

• Amazon Music

• Deezer

• Neil Young Archives

• Qobuz

• Spotify

• Soundmachine

• TIDAL

• Tunify

You can also use the Bluesound NODE to access the following internet radio services:

• CALM Radio

• Sirius XM

• iHeart Radio

• LiveXLive

• Radio Paradise

• TuneIn

By connecting an external USB drive or through your local network via SMB file sharing, the Bluesound NODE can play back the following file formats:

• MP3

• AAC

• WMA

• WMA-L

• OGG

• ALAC

• OPUS

The Bluesound NODE also supports the following hi-res file formats, with bit depths of 16-24 and native sampling rates up to 192 kHz:

• FLAC

• MQA

• WAV

• AIFF

• MPEG-4 SLS

Also included are multiple audio inputs:

• TOSLINK digital

• Stereo analog

• HDMI eARC

Combine the NODE with the full Bluesound family of products for an easy and affordable high quality multi-room audio system.

Sound Advice

• The Bluesound NODE will sound great right out of the box, but it will sound even better after 50-100 hours of use.

• A wired ethernet connection is always recommended, if possible.

• We always recommend quality interconnect cable to get the most out of this component and your system.

Bluesound NODE Technical Specifications

We provide this information from the manufacturer for those who want to know or who find it interesting. In our opinion, however, you shouldn’t pay too much heed to technical specs. How a component reacts to test tones in a lab bears little relation to how it will sound at home playing music, a far more complex and nuanced signal than any test tone. Knowledge is power and the best knowledge is not how a component ‘sounds’ to a computer, but how it sounds to you.

Connections

Network
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz)
Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps

Audio Input
Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo
HDMI eARC

Audio Output
Analog Stereo RCA (Fixed or Variable)
Coaxial RCA
TOSLINK digital optical
USB Audio 2.0

Bluetooth
Bluetooth with support for aptX™ HD
Two-Way (transmit & receive)

Headphones
3.5mm Stereo Out
Wireless Bluetooth Out

Subwoofer
RCA Out
Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+

USB
Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted)

Trigger
12V Trigger Out

IR Remote
IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning
IR Input 3.5mm Jack

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

Audio

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

Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats
FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS

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

Native Sampling Rates
up to 192 kHz

Bit Depths
16-24

Performance
SNR -113dBA
THD+N, 0.002%

DAC
32-Bit, 384kHz
Differential Output design

Software and Integrations

Operating System
BluOS

App Controller Operating Systems
iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10-11

Network File Sharing
SMB up to 200,000 track index

Album Art Supported
JPG, PNG

Internet Radio
CALM Radio, Sirius XM, iHeart Radio, LiveXLive, Radio Paradise, TuneIn

Music Services
Amazon Music, Deezer, Neil Young Archives, Qobuz, Spotify, Soundmachine, TIDAL, Tunify

Voice Control
Amazon Alexa Skills

3rd-Party
AirPlay 2
Spotify Connect
Tidal Connect
Roon Ready

Control Systems
Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

General

Finish Options
Black/White; Matte Satin Paint

Included Accessories
120V AC Power Cord
230V AC Power Cord
Ethernet Cable
Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
Safety/Warranty Guide
Quick Setup Guide

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

Operating Environment
0°C to 40°C

Product Weight
1.09kg/2.4lbs

Product Dimensions
220 x 46 x 146 mm
8.7 x 1.8 x 5.7 in

Shipping Weight
2.28kg/5.03lbs

Shipping Dimensions
300 x 300 x 74 mm
11.8 x 11.8 x 2.75 in