Bluesound Node N132 Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Streamer BETTER SOUND, EVERY DETAIL The Bluesound Node N132 takes your audio experience to the next level with its upgraded ESS SABRE® DAC (ES9039Q2M), delivering precision-engineered, audiophile-grade sound. Designed to minimize jitter and interference, it ensures crystal-clear audio, revealing every sonic detail through your favourite amplifier or powered speakers. STREAM YOUR MUSIC, YOUR WAY With the BluOS app, access all your music in the highest quality—from popular streaming services to your personal music library, complete with thousands of HD tracks. Built-in Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth offer even more flexibility to stream from a wide range of apps and services, ensuring you enjoy your music however you like. EXPAND YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM The NODE seamlessly integrates into a wireless multi-room audio system by connecting to Bluesound speakers and components. Powered by BluOS and controlled via dual-band Wi-Fi and gigabit Ethernet, you can enjoy HiFi-quality sound in every room without any dropouts or interruptions. WORLD-CLASS HEADPHONE PERFORMANCE For headphone listeners, the THX AAA™ headphone amplifier provides the world’s most linear and distortion-free sound. Plug your high-performance headphones into the full-sized 1/4" jack to enjoy detailed, lifelike audio with unmatched clarity and precision. ULTIMATE CONNECTIVITY The NODE is designed for versatility, with a wide range of digital and analog inputs and outputs, including Stereo RCA, Optical, USB, and more. Connect it directly to your TV via HDMI eARC and control everything with its IR learning feature, making it compatible with any universal remote. The proximity-sensing touch panel lets you program up to five quick-access presets for fast, easy control of your favourite sources. TUNE YOUR ROOM WITH SMART ACOUSTICS Upgrade to Dirac Live Room Correction for professional-level room tuning. This advanced technology measures room acoustics to eliminate distortions like standing waves and reverberations, giving you perfectly balanced sound. A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity microphone, available as an additional purchase, ensures your system is tuned to perfection. Key Features: ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE® DAC for precision-engineered sound Quad-core 1.8GHz ARM® Cortex™ A53 processor for seamless streaming THX AAA™ headphone amplifier for superior headphone listening Full-sized 1/4" (6.3mm) headphone output for high-performance headphones HDMI eARC and Optical inputs for versatile connectivity Dirac Live Room Correction ready* for advanced room tuning Five programmable quick-touch presets for fast access to your favourite sources Proximity-sensing touch panel for intuitive control Apple AirPlay 2 integration for streaming from Apple devices Spotify Connect + TIDAL Connect for easy access to popular music services *Dirac Live and other features available via future software updates Specs Category Details GENERAL Finish Black or White: Matte Satin Paint Storage Environment -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity Operating Environment 0°C to 40°C Version N132 Product Dimensions 220 x 46 x 146 mm (W x H x D) / 8.7 x 1.8 x 5.7 in (W x H x D)* Product Weight 1.09kg/2.4lbs AUDIO Supported Audio File Formats MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS Supported High-Quality Audio FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS DSD Support DSD256, available via future BluOS update Supported Multi-Channel Formats Dolby Digital® Native Sampling Rates Up to 192 kHz Bit Depth 16-24 Audio Controls & EQ BluOS Controller App DAC ESS ES9039Q2M Signal-to-Noise Ratio -118 dB Distortion THD+N, 0.0007% Headphone Output Power 160mW (16Ω), 230mW (32Ω), 53mW (250Ω), 22mW (600Ω) SOFTWARE & INTEGRATIONS Operating System BluOS App Controller OS iOS, Android, Windows, macOS Processor ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core Network File Sharing Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files Album Art Supported JPG, PNG 3rd-Party Integrations AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready Control System Integrations Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron Voice Control Integrations Amazon Alexa Skills CONNECTIONS Power Supply Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) Ethernet/LAN Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps Wi-Fi Built In Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band Bluetooth Quality Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive Bluetooth Connectivity Two-Way (transmit & receive) IR Optical Built In IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning Optical/Analog Input Combo - Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm IR Input 3.5mm Jack HDMI Input HDMI eARC USB IN Type A (Fat32 Formatted) - External Storage only; Local Server Mode Audio Output Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A) Coaxial Output RCA Optical Output TOSLINK digital optical Trigger Out 12 Volt Headphone Output 6.3mm Stereo; Bluetooth Subwoofer Output RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+ USER INTERFACE & CONTROL Status Indicator LED x 2 Play/Pause Button Touch LED Volume Control Buttons Touch Slider LED Preset Buttons Touch LED x 5 Proximity Sensor Yes ACCESSORIES Included Accessories 120V AC Power Cord, 230V AC Power Cord, Stereo RCA to RCA Cable, Ethernet Cable, Mini Jack to Toslink Adapter, Safety/Warranty Guide, Quick Setup Guide, Dirac Live Ready Info Card