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.
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 aptX™ 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 BluOS™ 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 AAA™ 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 dual-band Wi-Fi and gigabit ethernet keeps the music streaming without dropouts or interruptions. A proximity sensing 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.
