The Bluesound NODE is the original wireless hi-res music streamer - now re-engineered with improved components and circuitry for even better performance. Featuring the ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DAC, a built-in THX AAA headphone amplifier, DSD256 playback, and the full BluOS multi-room platform, it connects to any stereo amplifier or powered speakers and immediately unlocks a world of high-quality streaming. With a comprehensive set of inputs and outputs - including HDMI eARC for TV connection, a combo analogue/optical input for external sources, stereo RCA, coaxial, optical, and USB audio outputs - the NODE works as both a capable streaming DAC and a versatile analogue preamplifier. Dirac Live room correction is available as an optional upgrade, and the proximity-sensing touch panel with five programmable presets keeps daily control quick and straightforward. ESS SABRE DAC with Audiophile-Grade Circuitry: The ES9039Q2M delivers audio up to 24-bit/192kHz with a -118 dB noise floor and THD+N of just 0.0007%, engineered to reduce jitter and interference throughout the signal path. THX AAA Headphone Amplifier: A full-sized 6.3mm headphone output powered by THX AAA technology gives you audiophile-grade wired listening with the world's most linear response and exceptionally low noise and distortion. Stream Everything: Access 23+ services via BluOS including TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect (with lossless support), Qobuz Connect, and Roon Ready, plus Apple AirPlay 2 and two-way aptX Adaptive Bluetooth 5.2. HDMI eARC and Multi-Input Flexibility: Connect your TV via HDMI eARC, analogue sources via the combo 3.5mm/Mini-TOSLINK input, and USB storage for local library playback - making the NODE equally at home in a music or AV setup. Dirac Live Ready: Optional room correction via a Dirac Live licence (purchased separately) intelligently measures and compensates for your room acoustics, removing standing waves and unwanted distortion for cleaner, more balanced sound. Multi-Room Ready: Connect wirelessly to other Bluesound players via BluOS to build a whole-home hi-res audio system across up to 64 zones, all managed from one app on iOS, Android, Windows, or macOS. Specifications Model: N132 DAC: ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M Supported Audio Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, ALAC, OPUS, FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS DSD Support: DSD256 Multi-Channel Audio: Dolby Digital Native Sampling Rates: Up to 192 kHz Bit Depth: 16-24 bit Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -118 dB Distortion: THD+N 0.0007% Headphone Output Power (THD