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Bluesound Node X N131 Wireless Hi-Res Music Streamer
Premium Wireless Hi-Res Multi-Room Music Streamer
The NODE X marks 10 years of Bluesound, advancing the world of multi-room hi-res music streaming to create a modern addition to your existing hi-fi system or powered speakers.
NODE X - Limitless Streaming - Anniversary Edition - Limited Time
To celebrate 10 years of #LivingHiFi, the NODE X offers a new take on the iconic NODE with a silver finish, premium ESS Sabre DAC, and dedicated THX headphone amplifier. Enhance your existing HiFi setup or powered speakers with this modern addition. With a few taps on the BluOS Controller app, available for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC, you can explore near-unlimited collections of music, from hundreds of internet radio stations to dozens of streaming services and your own digital music library.
Features
Connect to any existing stereo amplifier, AV receiver, or powered audio system
Powered by a state of the art Quad-Core 1.8GHz ARM® Cortex™ A53 processor and a premium ESS Sabre HiFi DAC
State-of-the-art headphone amplifier features THX’s Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA™) technology and a full-sized 1/4” (6.35mm) jack for no-compromise headphone listening
HDMI eARC connectivity, digital, optical and analog 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
Includes Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller in the Anniversary Packaging
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
Available in a special edition silver finish
Since its inception, the iconic NODE has proven that audio quality, convenience and affordability can live together in one compact unit. The NODE X re-imagines some of the best parts of the NODE’s product design and takes ‘just add streaming’ into the next generation of audiophiles.
Wi-Fi Your Hi-Fi
Bring 24-bit hi-res streaming to an existing stereo or to your powered speakers and access all the music ever recorded with a few taps of the BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, or Mac or PC computers. Hundreds of internet radio stations, premium music services like Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify and dozens of other music streaming services, are integrated with the NODE X’s operating system, making music discovery seamless and exciting.
Form Meets Function
Don't let the size and minimalist looks of the NODE X fool you into diminishing its capabilities. Inside, the NODE X features a premium ESS Sabre DAC design that supports 24-bit/192 kHz audio processing, along with a high-end headphone amplifier driven by THX AAA™ technology and a full-sized ¼” (6.35mm) headphone jack for the ultimate no-compromise, wired headphone listening experience.
Fully Equipped
Bring music into your NODE X using HDMI eARC, Wi-Fi or Ethernet, Apple AirPlay 2, aptX™ HD Bluetooth, or USB, to hear audio content from streaming services, TV, and your own music library. Listen to your music through your HiFi system or through wired or wireless headphones, by connecting to the RCA, TOSLINK optical, aptX™ HD Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack, Apple devices, or other Bluesound or BluOS players.
From Anywhere to Everywhere
Bit-perfect music listening can happen away from your HiFi system with the NODE X as your multi-room hub. The award-winning BluOS platform is the only platform in the world that can support up to 64 players, all streaming in 24-bit hi-res audio. With a growing stable of brands and devices being added to the BluOS platform, the NODE X opens up a world of hi-res listening options throughout your home that no other player can.
Control Freak
Quick access controls like play/pause, track skipping, and volume are available as touch panel controls at the top of the NODE X, via voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Voice, or by programming your own IR remote or the included Bluesound RC1. Advanced controls, including tone controls, subwoofer crossover optimization, and settings to enhance external DAC connections are available in the BluOS Controller app. The NODE X can also be integrated into a smart home with full-feature drivers for Lutron, Elan, RTI, Crestron, and other popular home control systems
All The Music Ever Recorded
With Airplay 2 built-in for easy integration into the Apple ecosystem, the NODE is one of the most flexible streamers ever. Premium high-res music services like TIDAL®, Spotify® and Qobuz® - as well as virtually all other popular music services and Internet radio stations can be found directly inside the BluOS Controller app. Access your downloads, your iTunes library and any other content from a NAS drive, all without turning on a computer.
Hi-Res Music Everywhere
Seamlessly connect the NODE X to multiple Bluesound speakers throughout the home with the BluOS Controller app and create an intuitive multi-room music system unlike any other.
Specifications
Connections
Network
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
Audio Input
Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo
HDMI eARC
Audio Output
Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed Output option
USB Audio 2.0 (Type A)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth with support for aptX™ HD
Two-Way (transmit & receive)
Headphone Output
6.35mm Stereo; Bluetooth
Headphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio
-95dB ref 1mW / 32ohms
Headphone Distortion
THD+N, 0.002%
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)
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 -118dB
DAC
ESS 9028Q2M
Distortion
THD+N, 0.0003%
Software & Integrations
Operating System
BluOS
App Controller Operating Systems
iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.10-10.15, 11
Network File Sharing
SMB up to 200,000 track index
Album Art Supported
JPG, PNG
Voice Control
Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions on Google
3rd-Party
AirPlay 2
Spotify Connect
Tidal Connect
Roon Ready
Control Systems
Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron
User Interface
Status Indicator
RGB LED x 2
Play/Pause Button
Touch LED
Volume Control Buttons
Touch Slider LED
Previous/Next Track Buttons
Touch LED
Preset Buttons
Touch LED x 5
Proximity Sensor
Yes
General
Finish
Silver
Included Accessories
RC1 Remote Control
120V AC Power Cord
230V AC Power Cord
Ethernet Cable
Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
Safety/Warranty Guide
Quick Setup Guide
10th Anniversary Insert
Power Consumption
Storage Environment
-10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
Operating Environment
0°C to 40°C
Product Weight
1.09kg
Product Dimensions
220 x 46 x 146 mm
Shipping Weight
2.28kg
Shipping Dimensions
300 x 300 x 74 mm