BLUESOUND NODE Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Streamer Instruction Manual

NODE
DEALER SELL-IN PRESENTATION

INTRODUCING THE NODE

Bluesound’s best-selling hi-res music streamer just keeps getting better! With every passing product generation, the Bluesound  NODE has opened the eyes and ears of audiophiles all over the world to hi-resolution streaming, quickly becoming the HiFi industry standard of a modern, digital music source. The NODE is the perfect ‘just add streaming’ component for the quality-conscious music lover. Add it to any audio system – an amplifier, an AVR, or a pair of active loudspeakers – to unlock the endless possibilities of hi-res music streaming.

Bluesound continues to lead the HiFi streaming revolution, and the latest generation NODE represents technology upgrades and audio improvements that set the bar higher than ever before. What the previous generation Players did, the new NODE  does better. On top of our next-gen processor platform, we have layered several improvements sure to delight the modern audiophile: a new and improved DAC design, an HDMI eARC input, an updated and intuitive touch control panel with proximity sensing, support for USB audio output to an external DAC, and a premium matte satin paint finish, ensuring the NODE fits seamlessly into any listening setup.

Bluesound’s mission is to bring hi-resolution, HiFi listening to everyday life. The NODE is the latest benchmark of this worthy pursuit – the perfect blend of audio quality, modern design, and value for the music lover.

HIGHLIGHTS

+ PREMIUM DAC DESIGN
A brand-new DAC design, with differential output engaged, means that our audiophile-grade streamer now sounds even better.  The NODE boasts a signal- to-noise ratio of -113dB and a distortion level of 0.002%, a notable performance enhancement over the previous model. In that sense, the NODE just may be the most affordable high-end audio component on the planet.

+ A TRUE HIFI STREAMER
The NODE stays true to its hi-res audio foundations while providing incredible flexibility for any HiFi setup. In addition to its  own high-performance internal DAC, the NODE now supports USB Audio 2.0 output on the Type-A port, with the ability to send 24bit/192kHz digital audio via USB to a separate, external DAC of choice. Of course, you also get BluOS, the world’s leading hi- res multi-room system that connects the NODE to all the music ever recorded – endless possibilities to unlock the full potential of your listening setup.

+ THE INS AND OUTS
As the swiss-army-knife of HiFi streaming, the NODE features an array of digital and analog inputs and outputs. The new  ODE now features an HDMI eARC input on the back panel, to keep your setup flexible and future-friendly. The NODE is designed to be as comfortable in a two-channel TV system as it is in an audiophile’s dedicated listening room, providing a hi-res experience no matter where it’s used.

+ INTUITIVE TOUCH CONTROLS
An elegant, full-glass interface with capacitive touch LED controls graces the top of the NODE, providing you with an intuitive touchpoint for play, pause, volume, and presets. The NODE also features a proximity sensor, ensuring that the array of LEDs on the top panel do not cause any unwanted light pollution, only turning on as you place your hand close – when the controls are needed.

+ FUTURE FORWARD
The next-generation Bluesound quad-core processor boasts all the power and speed required for the latest and greatest audio processing, with built-in headroom for whatever technologies the future may hold. In that sense, the NODE is over-specified, so it can be a staple in your listening room for years and decades to come.

+ SATIN PAINT FINISH
Bluesound players are designed to fit into your everyday life. The NODE is no different. The matte satin body, available in either a Black or White finish, blends seamlessly into any décor. Easy to clean and keep free of unwanted dust and grime, it looks great when stacked alongside your most-loved audio gear – though at the end of the day, it’s your ears that benefit most from the NODE.

PRODUCT IMAGERY

FEATURES & SPECS

FEATURES

• QUAD-CORE 1.8GHz ARM ® CORTEX™
  A53 PROCESSOR

• 32-BIT/384kHz PREMIUM DAC DESIGN

• HDMI eARC, OPTICAL & ANALOG INPUTS

• STEREO ANALOG OUTPUT

• OPTICAL, COAXIAL & USB AUDIO OUTPUTS

• BluOS™ WIRELESS MULTI-ROOM MUSIC CAPABILIT• MQA MUSIC AND HI-RES AUDIO STREAMING

• AIRPLAY 2 INTEGRATION

• WORKS WITH AMAZON ALEXA AND GOOGLE ASSISTANT

• DUAL-BAND WI-FI + GIGABIT ETHERNET

• TWO-WAY aptX™ HD BLUETOOTH

• IR REMOTE LEARNING CAPABILITY

• IR INPUT

• 12V TRIGGER OUTPUT

• WIRED & WIRELESS HEADPHONE OUTPUT

• WIRED & WIRELESS SUBWOOFER OUTPUT

• TOUCH CONTROLS WITH PRESETS

• BLACK OR WHITE FINISH

Dimensions (Product)
220 x 46 x 146mm (W x H x D)
8.7 x 1.8 x 5.7 in (W x H x D)
Weight : 1.09kg/2.4lbs

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

ORDERING INFO

PRODUCT NAME : NODE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION – SHORT:
Wireless Music Streamer
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION – EXTENDED :
Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Streamer (Gen 3)
PRODUCT VERSION # – use for customer service and product support:
N130
SKU # – use for purchase orders :
Black: N130BLKUNV
White: N130WHTUNV
GS1 BARCODE :
Black: 786357001678
White: 786357001708
MASTERPACK :
6pc/carton

PACKAGING & MARKINGS

Product Label

Product version number indicated on bottom panel

PRODUCT COMPARISON

NODE
Feature & Spec updates

FEATURE

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NODE

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NODE 2i

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DAC| PCM5242 with Differential
Output DAC implementation
SNR: -113dB
THD+N: 0.002%| PCM5122 with Single-Ended
DAC implementation
SNR: -110dB
THD+N: 0.005%
AUDIO INS/OUTS| IN: Optical, Analog, HDMI eARC
OUT: Optical, Analog, Coaxial, USB| IN: Optical, Analog
OUT: Optical, Analog, Coaxial
CONTROLS| Full-size Glass Top Panel
Capacitive Touch LEDs Volume Slider
Presets x 5 Proximity Sensing| Small Glass Top Panel  Capacitive Touch LEDs
PROCESSOR/ PLATFORM| ARM® Cortex™ -A53
Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
‘BluOS Gen 3’| ARM® Cortex™ -A9
Single-Core, 1GHz
‘BluOS Gen 2i’
CABINET FINISH| Matte Satin Paint
Black & White| Soft Feel Paint
Black & White

ABOUT BLUE SOUND

Bluesound is an award-winning wireless hi-res sound ecosystem that lets you play music in any and every room throughout your home. Choose music from your favorite streaming service or from a music library connected to your home network. Control where, at what volume, and when music plays with a free BluOS app for your smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer.  Getting the kind of crisp and detailed sound that only an audiophile-grade system can deliver has never been easier. That’s Living  HiFi. We are an alliance of audiophiles dedicated to delivering on the promise of wireless, digitally perfect high- fidelity audio. As designers, engineers, and individuals who have spent our lives in the music industry, we are not satisfied with anything less than perfection.

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