Bluesound NODE N132 – Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res 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 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.

The NODE can be part of a multi-room audio system. You can connect it wirelessly to Bluesound components in other rooms for high-res music throughout your home. It will also show up in your player list if you’re using Roon.

A wide variety of music options
The NODE can play just about any digital music in your collection. Access songs stored on your computer or a networked hard drive. Or tap into internet radio stations and online streaming services like Spotify® Connect or TIDAL (subscription required for some services).

You can also enjoy downloads from high-res music sites including Qobuz, HDtracks, and more.

Wired and wireless connectivity
The NODE uses dual-band Wi-Fi to ensure a stable connection to your router and other Bluesound components. You can also make a wired Gigabit Ethernet connection.

Built-in two-way aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth gives you high-quality sound with compatible devices. You can stream audio to the NODE via Bluetooth from your smartphone or tablet or send music from the NODE to compatible wireless Bluetooth headphones.

A built-in high-performance THX AAA™ headphone amplifier lets you plug in your favorite set of wired ‘phones for realistic, fatigue-free sound.

BluOS app:

• free download from Apple App Store and Google Play
• multi-room expansion with Bluesound/BluOS wireless speakers and components (up to 64 zones)
• set up and customize your BluOS speakers and players
• plays MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, and other file formats
• supports up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution

Music streaming options:

• supports Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Pandora®, and other streaming services (subscription may be required)
• supports internet radio stations from TuneIn, iHeart Radio, and SiriusXM
• works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
  • Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware

Connections:

• HDMI eARC input for TVs
• 3.5mm combination analog stereo/mini optical digital input
• analog RCA stereo audio output (stereo RCA-to-RCA cable included)
• Toslink optical and coaxial digital outputs for connecting to an external DAC (Toslink optical to 3.5mm adapter included)
• USB Type-A input for connecting a flash drive or external HDD/SSD loaded with music files
• Ethernet port for a wired connection to a home network (cable included)
• full-size 1/4″ headphone output
• mono RCA subwoofer output
• 3.5mm IR input
• 3.5mm 12-volt trigger output