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Description Simply put, there is nothing like the Blueound NODE. With re-engineered components and circuitry for even better performance, the original wireless hi-res music streamer is now a performance streamer featuring 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 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 favourite 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 favourite sources. 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. Specifications Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS DSD Support: DSD256, available via future BluOS update Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Dolby Digital® Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz Bit Depth: 16-24 Audio Controls & EQ: BluOS Controller App DAC: ESS ES9039Q2M Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -118 dB Distortion: THD N, 0.0007% Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD<0.1%): 160mW, 16Ω | 230mW, 32Ω | 53mW, 250Ω | 22mW, 600Ω Software & Integrations Operating System: BluOS App Controller Operating System: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS Processor ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core Supported Network File Sharing: Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files Album Art Supported: JPG, PNG Music Services & Internet Radio: 23 Music Services Internet Radio 3rd-Party Integrations: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready Control System Integrations: Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron Voice Control Integrations: Amazon Alexa Skills Connections Power Supply: Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) Ethernet/LAN: Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps Wi-Fi Built In: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive Bluetooth Connectivity: Two-Way (transmit & receive) IR Optical Built In: IR Sensor Built In – front panel with IR Remote Learning Optical/Analog Input: Combo – Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm IR Input: 3.5mm Jack HDMI Input: HDMI eARC USB IN: Type A (Fat32 Formatted) – External Storage only; Local Server Mode Audio Output: Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A) Coaxial Output: RCA Optical Output: TOSLINK digital optical Trigger Out: 12 Volt Headphone Output: 6.3mm Stereo; Bluetooth Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB
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