Bluesound NODE (N132) preamplifier/audio amplifier, white (N132WHT)

Bluesound NODE brings Hi-Res stereo playback and multi-room functionality to your existing HiFi system or active speakers. The redesigned components and circuitry provide even better functionality. The wireless multi-room network amplifier now features state-of-the-art THX AAA headphone amplification technology, DSD playback and more. With hundreds of internet radio channels, numerous music streaming services and your locally stored music libraries, you have a huge selection of recorded music at your fingertips, just a few clicks away with the iOS and Android compatible BluOS Controller app or on your PC. Compact and sleek, NODE houses an audiophile-grade DA converter that supports not only 24-bit/192Hz processing, but also MQA master quality playback. Software features include tone controls and fixed volume output. In addition, you can customise the listening settings to suit your listening preferences in detail. With HDMI eARC connectivity, Dolby Digital decoding and Apple AirPlay 2 integration, NODE is the heart of your home audio system, also offering wireless connectivity to other Bluesound players for a seamless multi-room system. The award-winning BluOS operating system supports up to 64 different rooms/players in the same system, plus 24-bit Hi-Res audio.

Interfaces:

• Electrical inputs.Analogue RCA stereo (either fixed or adjustable), coaxial digital RCA, TOSLINK digital optical, headphone jack 6.3mm stereo / Bluetooth, USB audio 2.0
• Subwoofer: 1x RCA / with wireless pairing PULSE SUB+
• USB-A
• IR input (3.5mm) plus optical IR sensor (supports teaching function)
• 12V Trigger out
• Dual band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Gigabit Ethernet RJ45

Features:

• ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE® DAC
• Processor: Quad-core 1.8GHz ARM® Cortex™ A53
• THX AAA™ headphone amplifier technology and 6.3mm headphone output
• Dirac Live capability*
• BluOS operating system
• Bipolar Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive* (transmit and receive)
• Create and control a seamless multi-room system with the intuitive BluOS Controller app (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS)
• Contact panel with five (5) customizable memory locations and motion sensor
• Supported audio file formats (lossless): MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
• Supported audio file formats (lossless): FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
• Supported multichannel formats: Dolby Digital®
• DSD playback*
• Support for voice control: Amazon Alexa Skills
• AirPlay 2 integration and Siri voice control support
• BluOS multiroom support
• Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Roon Ready
• Outdoor integration: Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, ELAN, Lutron
• Dimensions (LxWxD): 220 x 46 x 146 mm
• Weight: 1.09 kg

*Available with later update

Package contents:cable

• Mini jack - TOSLINK adapter
• Safety and Warranty booklet
• Product Guide
• Dirac Live Ready Info Card