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

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

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.

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, available via future BluOS update

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