BlueSound Node N130 wireless Streamer

NODE

Wireless music streamer

The Bluesound NODE expands any conventional stereo system with the ability to play back numerous online streaming services and Internet radio stations as well as your own digital music collections. For this purpose, the streamer is integrated into the home network via LAN or WLAN and optionally connected digitally via fiber optics or analog via stereo cinch cable to the existing (pre) amplifier or connected directly to the TV set via the HDMI eARC interface. The NODE is controlled via the app available for iOS, Android, Windows and macOS, an infrared remote control, the new touch panel on the top of the device or with voice commands *. The remote control must be purchased separately.

The current version of the successful NODE music streamer, which has been tried and tested for many years, can hardly be distinguished visually from the previous models, but has been completely modernized in terms of technology. A high-performance quad-core processor now enables the new BluOS (TM) streaming module to have over eight times higher computing power and four times faster storage speed.

Details

• ARM CORTEX (TM) A53 quad-core 1.8 GHz processor
• 32 bit / 384 kHz D / A converter
• HDMI eARC connection
• optical digital and analog input
• analog stereo output
• three digital outputs (optical, coaxial and USB)
• BluOS TM wireless multiroom music streaming
• MQA playback (high definition, studio quality audio streaming)
• AirPlay 2
• Voice control via Apple Siri and Amazon Alexa
• Dual band WLAN + Gigabit Ethernet
• Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD with bidirectional streaming
• remotely controllable via any learning IR remote control
• Infrared input
• 12 V trigger output
• Headphone connection (3.5 mm mini jack / wireless)
• Subwoofer output (RCA / wireless)
• touch-sensitive control panel with presets
• available in black or white housing

HIGH-RESOLUTION HIFI SOUND IN LAN AND WLAN NETWORK

The NODE has an improved dual-band WLAN module that guarantees reliable data transmission even in a network that is used by numerous other components. A high-resolution Bluetooth aptX HD radio connection is available for direct music streaming from a smartphone or tablet, which can also be used to control Bluetooth headphones or speakers if required. Apple users can integrate the NODE into their network via AirPlay 2 and the extremely powerful high-end D / A converter even enables the decoding and streaming of MQA files, the audio data of which can contain music in high-resolution studio quality.

UNLIMITED ACCESS TO MUSIC

Thanks to the support of AirPlay 2, which integrates all Apple iPhones, iPads and computers into your network in the simplest possible way, the NODE is one of the most flexible streamers there is. In addition, you will also find high-resolution premium music services such as TIDAL Spotify and Qobuz as well as practically all other popular streaming platforms and Internet radio stations directly in the BluOS Controller App. And of course you also have access to your locally saved downloads, your Apple Music library and all other content on a NAS drive without turning on a computer.

MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE

Using the BluOS Controller App on your smartphone or tablet, you can network the NODE with several Bluesound speakers throughout the house and either supply individual players with specific music streams or control the entire multiroom system synchronously with the same music.

INTEGRATION IN SMART HOME SYSTEMS

Anyone who has one of the smart home control systems supported by BluOS, Creston, Control 4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Push, Lutron, iPort, can integrate their bluesound audio network here.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO
Supported audio file formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS

Supported high resolution audio formats
FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS

Supported network file sharing
Server Message Block (SMB)

Native sample rate
up to 192 kHz

resolution
16 - 24 bit

Supported Third Party Providers
AirPlay 2, Apple Wireless Accessory Configuration (WAC)

Signal-to-noise ratio
-113 dBA
Distortion factor
0.002%

D / A converter
32 bit, 384 kHz

Supported smartphone and computer operating systems
iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.10-10.15, macOS 11

Free internet radio
TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, Slacker Radio

Integrated online music services
more than 23

Supported home automation systems
Creston, Control 4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Push, Lutron, iPort

CONNECTIONS
network
Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
2 x Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band

USB input
Type A (FAT32 / NTFS formatted)

Optical digital / analog input
Combined mini Toslink / analog stereo (3.5 mm jack)

HDMI input
HDMI eARC

Outputs
Analog RCA stereo with FIXED option
Coaxial RCA digital output
Optical Toslink digital output
USB digital output *
Headphone connection (3.5 mm stereo mini jack, Bluetooth®)
Subwoofer 1 x cinch, 1 x wireless to the PULSE SUB +
12 volt trigger

Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® 5.0 aptX® HD

Bluetooth® connection
Bidirectional (send and receive)

Mains connection
Universal two-pole socket (100 - 240 V)

Annotation:
* The use of the digital USB output is only possible after a corresponding firmware update

USER INTERFACE
operating system
BluOSTM

service
via the touch panel on the top of the device
Infrared remote
BluOS App for iOS, Android, Windows and macOS

remote control
via an infrared sensor integrated in the front of the housing

GENERALLY
processor
ARM® CORTEXTM A53, quad-core, 1.8 GHz per core

weight
1.1 kg

Dimensions
220 x 46 x 146 mm (W x H x D)

Housing versions
white or black