Bluesound NODE Streamer (Black or White) (New model ie. Node 3)

The Bluesound NODE unlocks the world of hi-res music streaming and multi-room audio to create a modern addition to existing HiFi systems or your favourite set of powered speakers. Discover all the music ever recorded with access to hundreds of internet radio stations, dozens of streaming music services, or even your own digital music library, with a few taps of the BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, or Mac or PC computers.

    Connect to any existing stereo amplifier, AV receiver, or powered audio system.
    Powered by state of the art Quad-Core 1.8ghz ARM® Cortex™ A53 processor and a 32-bit/384khz premium DAC design.
    HDMI eARC connectivity, digital, optical and analogue input/output options, with wired and wireless headphone and subwoofer outputs.
    Hi-res audio streaming with access to Internet radio stations, cloud music services, and your own local music library.
    Dual band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and support for 2-way Bluetooth aptX HD Bluetooth ensures music playback without interruption.
    Create and control a seamless multi-room system with the intuitive BluOS Controller app.
    Top panel touch controls with presets.
    IR input and remote learning capability – Control it with the optional Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller.
    Connect with the BluVoice skill in the Alexa app and use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to control Players around the home.
    AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless stereo components throughout your house — all in sync.

Specifications

CONNECTIONS
Network

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz)
Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
Audio Input

Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo
HDMI eARC
Audio Output

Analog Stereo RCA (Fixed or Variable)
Coaxial RCA
TOSLINK digital optical
USB Audio 2.0*
Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD
Two-Way (transmit & receive)
Headphones

3.5mm Stereo Out
Wireless Bluetooth Out
Subwoofer

RCA Out
Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+
USB

Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted)
Trigger

12V Trigger Out
IR Remote

IR Sensor Built In – front panel with IR Remote Learning
IR Input 3.5mm Jack
Power

Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)
*Note

*Available for free with future software update
AUDIO
Supported Audio File Formats

MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats

FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
Processor

ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
Native Sampling Rates

up to 192 kHz
Bit Depths

16-24
Performance

SNR -113dBA
THD+N, 0.002%
DAC

32-Bit, 384kHz
Differential Output design