This Package Includes
NODE Wireless Multi-Room Music Streamer - Gen 4
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 AAA™ headphone, aptX™ 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.
Features
- Stereo RCA, Optical, Coaxial, USB, 3.5 & 6.3mm Headphone, & Subwoofer outputs
- THX AAA™ Headphone Amplifier
- HDMI eARC Input
- DIRAC Live Ready
- Programmable Quick-Touch Presets
- BluOS Wireless Multi-Room Platform
- MQA & Hi-Res Music Streaming
- Airplay 2 Integration
- Spotify Connect + Tidal Connect
- Local Server Mode
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi + Gigabit Ethernet
- Two-Way aptX Adaptive Bluetooth
- ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE® DAC
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 Hi-Fi System
With the NODE and multiple Bluesound Players, you can create a multi-room 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.
RC1 Remote Control for BluOS Systems
Introducing Bluesound's first remote control, the RC1. This functional and sleek accessory allows you to control music easily and quickly, without picking up a tablet or phone.
The idea is simple. Nothing complicated, nothing difficult; all of Bluesound's most-used functions at the tip of your fingers. The RC1 has been designed so that the most important buttons - like volume control, mute, and play/pause are located in the most likely and easy-to-use positions. Add 10 useful buttons for presets, and the RC1 becomes an incredibly handy little point-and-play.
All Bluesound Gen 2 and Gen 2i Players have an IR sensor built-in and now have the IR commands for the RC1 embedded in BluOS. This means that as long as your Player is updated with the most recent BluOS firmware, the RC1 will work right out of the box - just insert the included coin-cell batteries and you are ready to go.
As an added bonus: BluOS-enabled NAD products (non-MDC) can also be controlled with the RC1.
Simple, Ergonomic Design
The RC1 is designed with functionality in mind. The most used and most needed functions are the most accessible. Every feature has been thought through in detail.
Works Out of the Box
With the IR codes now built into BluOS, the RC1 will work right out of the box. Just ensure the player is on the latest firmware, insert the included 3V CR2032 coin-cell batteries, and start listening!
10 Preset Buttons
Pulse Flex owners love the 5 preset buttons on the top of their player; with the RC1 you will have quick access to 10 presets! These can be set as normal through the BluOS app - pick your favorite radio stations, playlists, and inputs and assign them a number for quick and easy listening later on.
8 IR Channels
Ensure the RC1 is controlling what you want it to. Players can now be set in the BluOS app to operate on 1 of 8 different IR channels (0-7).
