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.
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.
Key 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
EISA DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER 2021-2022"Bluesound’s multiroom wireless system was revolutionary when it first appeared, its BluOS platform having been designed to play music all the way up to hi-res, with a process of refinement and development ever since. This latest version of its NODE music player is a simple way to bring multiroom to your system, with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Apple AirPlay 2, aptX HD Bluetooth and USB-A to access audio content from streaming services, Internet radio and your own music library. And the new NODE now also has HDMI ARC, for audio from TVs and gaming systems – all controlled using the intuitive BluOS Controller app or via the popular voice assistants."
"What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 + 2021 winner. Bluesound reasserts its authority in the budget music streamer market. At this money, it represents one of the most entertaining and comprehensive ways of adding music streaming to your hi-fi system – and that's why it's a What Hi-Fi? Award winner."
"Looking pretty much identical to its highly popular 2i predecessor – and running the same BluOS software – this new Node N130 brings improved sound quality to the table. There's a new, larger touch panel on top – now made of glass and with proximity sensors – plus better connectivity and a new DAC chip and power supply. But for us, it's the improved sound that seals the deal. For making high quality streamed music more accessible and more enjoyable, this is a worthy recipient of StereoNET's coveted Affordable DAC/Streamer award."
"The Verdict""There are two distinct parts to a music streamer – the software and the hardware. The BluOS software and ecosystem are, to my mind, the best out there; with many years of continual updates, the sheer breadth of what it can control is incredible. I wish that more manufactures used software even half as accomplished, with some already licensing the technology. It is very stable, intuitive and easy to use. Being Roon compatible is the icing on the cake. "
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Model Number | NODE X |
|---|---|
| RRP | 1,299.00 |
| Specs | ConnectionsNetwork Audio Input Audio Output Bluetooth Headphone Output Headphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio Headphone Distortion Subwoofer USB Trigger IR Remote Power
AudioSupported Audio File Formats Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats Processor Native Sampling Rates Bit Depths Performance DAC Distortion
Software & IntegrationsOperating System App Controller Operating Systems Network File Sharing Album Art Supported Internet Radio Music Services Voice Control 3rd-Party Control Systems
User InterfaceStatus Indicator Play/Pause Button Volume Control Buttons Previous/Next Track Buttons Preset Buttons Proximity Sensor
GeneralFinish Included Accessories Power Consumption Operating Environment Product Weight Product Dimensions Shipping Weight Shipping Dimensions |
