The NODE serves as the digital hub for your existing hi-fi setup, bringing high-resolution music services and personal digital libraries into one central source. Designed to fit neatly alongside your amplifier or active speakers, this music streamer delivers high-fidelity sound across your home network. By integrating comprehensive support for lossless audio formats alongside HDMI eARC for television sound, it transforms traditional stereo systems into modern hubs for Streaming and television audio.Clean Audio Conversion for Authentic Sound:At the internal core, an ESS SABRE DAC handles digital-to-analogue conversion with exceptional clarity and low distortion. Unlike standard integrated DAC's found in everyday consumer electronics, this dedicated processor preserves micro-details in high-resolution audio files, including native DSD playback. Supported by a quad-core ARM Cortex processor, signal processing remains swift and stable, ensuring your Wireless Audio streams deliver consistent, detailed sound without dropouts or timing errors.Studio-Grade Headphone Output and Multi-Room Versatility:For private listening, built-in THX AAA headphone amplification powers demanding over-ear headphones through a full-sized 6.3mm output jack, reducing signal degradation and background noise. When expanding sound across the home, the unit coordinates wirelessly with other Blue Sound components to play synchronised music in multiple rooms. Touch-sensitive top panel controls feature a proximity sensor that lights up upon approach, offering five programmable quick-touch presets for immediate access to favourite radio stations or playlists. ESS SABRE DAC: Converts digital files into clean, highly detailed analogue audio signals with minimal distortion. THX AAA Headphone Tech: Delivers low-noise, high-power amplification for demanding over-ear headphones via a 6.3mm output. HDMI eARC Input: Passes high-resolution television and film soundtracks directly into your stereo system with Dolby Digital decoding. Multi-Room Connectivity: Syncs audio across multiple rooms using connected wireless players across your network. Proximity Touch Controls: Illuminates physical presets and volume sliders automatically as your hand approaches the unit. Dirac Live Ready: Enables precise acoustic room correction when paired with an optional calibration microphone and software license. 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 built-in THX AAA™ headphone technology, DSD playback, and more. Connect it to your stereo system and stream music, radio, podcasts, and more from popular streaming services or your personal library. With HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital decoding, and Apple AirPlay 2, the NODE is at the core of your home audio experience, with the flexibility to wirelessly connect to Bluesound Players for seamless multi-room music throughout the home. ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE® DAC Quad-core 1.8GHz ARM® Cortex™ A53 processor THX AAA™ headphone amplifier technology Full-sized 1/4″ (6.3mm) headphone output HDMI eARC, Optical inputs Dirac Live Ready* Five programmable quick-touch presets User interface with proximity sensor AirPlay 2 integration Spotify Connect + TIDAL Connect
