Bluesound Node 2021 Black

Network Audio Player - Hi-Res Audio - MQA - DAC 32 bits/384 kHz - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Ethernet - Multiroom - AirPlay 2 - HDMI eARC

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With Node (2021), Bluesound is revamping its network audio player and giving it a higher performance to reach the top of the audio experience. It's Hi-Res Audio certified, MQA compliant and features a more powerful processor and 32-bit/384 kHz DAC.

Network Audio Player - Hi-Res Audio - MQA - DAC 32 bits/384 kHz - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Ethernet - Multiroom - AirPlay 2 - HDMI eARC

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Overview

A complete connected audio system

With Node (2021), Bluesound is revamping its network audio player with superior performance to take the audio experience to new heights. Hi-Res Audio certified, this model is MQA compliant and features a more powerful processor and a newly designed 32-bit/384 kHz DAC. Still enjoy connected features with Wi-Fi, two-way Bluetooth atpX, Gigabit Ethernet and multi-room, and find a full range of connectivity to integrate the Node 2021 into your audio environment.

Hi-Res Audio experience

Bring high-resolution 24-bit streaming to an existing stereo system or your powered speakers and access all the music you've ever recorded with a few clicks of the BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, Mac or PC. Hundreds of internet radio stations, premium music services such as Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify and dozens of other music streaming services are integrated into the NODE operating system, making music discovery seamless and exciting.

Intense emotions

Don't let the NODE's size and minimalist appearance fool you into undermining its capabilities. Inside, it boasts an audiophile-grade DAC that supports not only 24-bit/192kHz audio processing, but also MQA for superior listening. With powerful software features such as tone controls and fixed volume output, you can customise your listening preferences in detail.

Natural integration

Bring music into your NODE using HDMI eARC input, Wi-Fi, Ethernet connection, AirPlay 2, two-way Bluetooth aptX or USB to listen to audio from streaming services, TV and your own music library.

Listen to your music on your Hi-Fi system or with wired or wireless headphones, connecting to RCA, optical TOSLINK, aptX HD Bluetooth, 3.5mm, Apple or other Bluesound or BluOS players.

Key Features :

  • Hi-Res Audio network player
  • Quad-Core 1.8 GHz processor
  • 32-bit/384 kHz DAC
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio processing and MQA support
  • Network: Wi-Fi AC Dual Band, Bluetooth 5.0 aptX (bi-directional), Gigabit Ethernet
  • Multiroom functionality with BluOS and AirPlay 2
  • Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Internet Radio
  • Compatible with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistants
  • HDMI eARC input
  • Digital, optical and analogue inputs and outputs
  • Touch controls
Specifications
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General information

Product name

Bluesound Node 2021 Black

Brand

Bluesound

Model

NODE-B

Main characteristics

Audio server type

Network player

Wireless

Yes

Supported audio format(s)

AIFF
FLAC
MQA
OGG Vorbis
Opus
WAV
AAC
MP3
WMA
WMA Lossless

Interface with the computer

Ethernet - RJ45 Female
Wi-Fi

D/A converter

24 bits / 192 kHz

Remote control

No

Network

Network standard(s)

10/100/1000 Mbps

Wireless network standard(s)

Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi AC

DLNA certification

Yes

AirPlay certification

Yes

AirPlay 2

Yes

Screen

LCD screen

No

Touch screen

No

Color display

No

Connectivity

Audio outputs

Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
Audio stereo (2x RCA Female)
1 X Subwoofer (1x RCA)
1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical

Audio input

S/PDIF (3.5mm Jack)

Additional connector(s)

Trigger 12V
USB 2.0 Type A Female

Physical characteristics

Color

Black

Width

220 mm

Height

46 mm

Depth

146 mm

Weight

1.09 kg

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 28 Jun 2021

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