BLUESOUND NODE Performance Music Streamer Owner’s Manual

NODE Performance Music Streamer

Specifications

• Supported Audio File Formats: Various audio formats
  supported

• Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats: High-quality audio
  formats supported

• DSD Support: Yes

• Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Yes

• Native Sampling Rates: Varies

• Bit Depth: Varies

• Audio Controls & EQ: Available

• DAC: Included

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: High quality

• Distortion: Low

• Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD): Provided

Product Usage Instructions

1. Connecting the NODE

1.1. Place the NODE in a central location within your home for
optimal wireless connectivity.

1.2. Connect the NODE to your home network using dual-band Wi-Fi
or gigabit ethernet for uninterrupted music streaming.

1.3. Utilize the available digital and analog inputs to connect
external devices such as TV, gaming consoles, or digital music
libraries.

2. Using the BluOS App

2.1. Download and install the BluOS app on your smartphone,
tablet, or desktop.

2.2. Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to set
up and connect your NODE to the app.

2.3. Browse, select, and stream music from various sources
including streaming services, radio stations, podcasts, and your
local digital music libraries.

3. Creating a Multiroom System

3.1. Pair the NODE with other Bluesound Players to create a
multiroom music system controlled by BluOS throughout your
home.

3.2. Play synchronized music in multiple rooms or different
tracks in different rooms using the app on your device.

4. Enjoying Headphone Listening

4.1. Connect high-performance headphones to the 1/4 headphone
jack on the NODE for audiophile listening experience.

4.2. Experience lifelike headphone listening with THX AAA
technology providing exceptional soundstage and clarity.

5. Smart Acoustics with Dirac Live

5.1. Upgrade your NODE with Dirac Live from Dirac to optimize
room acoustics for clear and balanced sound.

5.2. Use Dirac’s app and a calibration kit with a
high-sensitivity microphone for room acoustics measurement and
correction.

FAQ

Q: Can I use Bluetooth with the NODE?

A: Yes, the NODE features aptX Adaptive Bluetooth for wireless
connectivity.

Q: How many presets can I program on the proximity-sensing

touch panel?

A: You can program up to five presets for quick access on the
touch panel of the NODE.

Q: Is the NODE available in different colors?

A: The NODE is available in matte black and white finishes to
suit different home environments.

NODE
Performance Music Streamer

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 an industry-leading ESS SABRE® DAC, built-in THX AAATM headphone, aptXTM Adaptive Bluetooth, and DSD support. Connect it to your existing HiFi or audio system and stream everything from popular music streaming services and hi-res audio tracks from your personal library to radio stations, podcasts, and more. Add HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital decoding and Apple AirPlay 2, and the NODE becomes the heart of your home music experience with the wireless freedom to add and connect to other Bluesound Players around the home for multi-room music.
BETTER DOWN TO EVERY SONIC DETAIL Stream like never before and bring out every detail of your music. From audiophile-engineering and carefully selected components to its breakthrough processing power and acoustic measurements, it’s all about design and engineering with the NODE. A new and improved ESS SABRE® DAC (ES9039Q2M) is precision engineered to be even more pristine with circuitry expertly designed to reduce jitter and interference. The result is clean and clear audio to your favorite amp or powered speakers.
YOUR MUSIC AND MORE From popular music streaming services to radio stations and podcasts, the NODE connects you to everything you love to listen to. Plus, with aptXTM Adaptive Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay 2 built in, you can enjoy even more music from more apps and services. Connect the NODE to digital music libraries stored on your computer or local network, and effortlessly browse and stream favorites from your collection in the BluOS app.
GO BEYOND THE HIFI SYSTEM With the NODE and multiple Bluesound Players, you can create a multiroom music system wirelessly connected by BluOSTM throughout your whole home. Play your new favorite track everywhere or listen to different music and genres in different rooms with total control from your phone, tablet, or desktop.
WORLD-CLASS HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGY Lifelike headphone listening is made possible by THX AAATM technology, the headphone amplifier that boasts the world’s most linear response. Its patented feed-forward error correction results in remarkably low noise and distortion, revealing exceptional soundstage and clarity. Connect your high-performance headphones to a full- sized 1/4″ headphone jack and enjoy audiophile listening with zero compromise.
CONNECT EVERYTHING The NODE is packed with digital and analog inputs and outputs, making it incredibly versatile. You can bring in audio from your TV and gaming consoles with HDMI eARC, while dualband Wi-Fi and gigabit ethernet keeps the music streaming without dropouts or interruptions. A proximitysensing touch panel provides quick control and access up to five programmable presets. Available in matte black and white finishes, the NODE fits in the home perfectly.
SMART ACOUSTICS Your NODE comes ready to intelligently fight bad room acoustics with Dirac Live, available as an upgrade directly from Dirac. Use Dirac’s app to measure your room acoustics and eradicate bass traps, echoes, and other unwanted distortions from your audio. The result is clear, balanced, and detailed sound for your music and movie soundtracks. A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity microphone is also required and available from Bluesound.

ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE® DAC STEREO RCA OUTPUT OPTICAL, COAXIAL & USB OUTPUTS SUBWOOFER OUTPUT 6.3MM HEADPHONE OUTPUT THX AAATM HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER HDMI eARC INPUT 3.5MM ANALOG/OPTICAL INPUT DIRAC LIVE READY 5 PROGRAMMABLE QUICK- TOUCH PRESETS USER-INTERFACE WITH PROXIMITY SENSOR BLUOSTM WIRELESS MULTI-ROOM PL AT FOR M QUAD-CORE 1.8GHZ ARM® CORTEXTM A53 PROCESSOR MQA AND HI-RES MUSIC STREAMING DSD PLAYBACK ­ VIA FUTURE SOFTWARE UPDATE AIRPLAY 2 INTEGRATION SPOTIFY CONNECT + TIDAL CONNECT LOCAL SERVER MODE DUAL-BAND WIFI + GIGABIT ETHERNET TWO-WAY APTXTM ADAPTIVE BLUETOOTH IR REMOTE LEARNING CAPABILITY 12V TRIGGER OUT BLACK & WHITE FINISH

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NODE SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO Supported Audio File Formats: Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats: DSD Support: Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Native Sampling Rates: Bit Depth: Audio Controls & EQ: DAC: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Distortion: Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD<0.1%):
SOFTWARE & INTEGRATIONS Operating System: App Controller Operating System: Processor: Supported Network File Sharing: Album Art Supported: Music Services & Internet Radio: 3rd-Party Integrations: Control System Integrations: Voice Control Integrations:
CONNECTIONS Power Supply: Ethernet/LAN: Wi-Fi Built In: Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth Connectivity: IR Optical Built In: Optical/Analog Input: IR Input: HDMI Input: USB IN: Audio Output: Coaxial Output: Optical Output: Trigger Out: Headphone Output: Subwoofer Output:
USER INTERFACE & CONTROL Status Indicator: Play/Pause Button: Volume Control Buttons: Preset Buttons: Proximity Sensor:
GENERAL Finish: Storage Environment: Operating Environment: Version:

• all specifications subject to change without notice

MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS DSD256, available via future BluOS update Dolby Digital® up to 192 kHz 16-24 BluOS Controller App ESS ES9039Q2M -118 dB THD+N, 0.0007% 160mW, 16 / 230mW, 32 / 53mW, 250 / 22mW, 600
BluOS iOS, Android, Windows, macOS ARM® CortexTM -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files JPG, PNG 23+ AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron Amazon Alexa Skills
Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive Two-Way (transmit & receive) IR Sensor Built In – front panel with IR Remote Learning Combo – Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm 3.5mm Jack HDMI eARC Type A (Fat32 Formatted) – External Storage only; Local Server Mode Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A) RCA TOSLINK digital optical 12 Volt 6.3mm Stereo; Bluetooth RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+
LED x2 Touch LED Touch Slider LED Touch LED x 5 Yes
Black or White: Matte Satin Paint -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity 0°C to 40°C N132

D 146mm (5.7″)

H 46mm (1.8″)

W 220mm (8.7″)

Product Dimensions
220 x 46 x 146 mm (W x H x D) 8.7 x 1.8 x 5.7 in (W x H x D) Weight: 1.09kg/2.4lbs
Non-metric measurements are approximate.
Included Accessories · 120V AC Power Cord · 230V AC Power Cord · Stereo RCA to RCA Cable · Ethernet Cable · Mini Jack to Toslink Adapter · Safety/Warranty Guide · Quick Setup Guide · Dirac Live Ready Info Card

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References

• Wireless multi-room speakers and components for music streaming - Bluesound

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