Bluesound

Performance Music Streamer

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.

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Node N132 Data Sheet

Node 132 Owners Manual

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
SPECIFICATIONS

Supported Audio File Formats:

MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS

Native Sampling Rates:

up to 192 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

-118 dB

Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats:

FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS

Bit Depth:

16-24

Distortion:

THD+N, 0.0007%

DSD Support:

DSD256

Audio Controls & EQ:

BluOS Controller App

Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD<0.1%):

160mW, 16Ω

230mW, 32Ω

53mW, 250Ω

22mW, 600Ω

Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats:

Dolby Digital®

DAC:

ESS ES9039Q2M

Dirac Live Output Support:

Analog: RCA Stereo
Digital: Optical, Coaxial

The USB Output does not support Dirac Live

Operating System:

BluOS

Supported Network File Sharing:

Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files

3rd-Party Integrations:

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready

App Controller Operating System:

iOS, Android, Windows, macOS

Album Art Supported:

JPG, PNG

Control System Integrations:

Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron, Josh.ai

Processor

ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core

Music Services & Internet Radio:

23+

Music Services

Internet Radio

Voice Control Integrations:

Amazon Alexa Skills

Power Supply:

Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)

Optical/Analog Input:

Combo - Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm

Coaxial Output:

RCA

Ethernet/LAN:

Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps

IR Input:

3.5mm Jack

Optical Output:

TOSLINK digital optical

Wi-Fi Built In:

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band

HDMI Input:

HDMI eARC

Trigger Out:

12 Volt

Bluetooth Quality:

Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive

USB IN:

Type A (Fat32 Formatted) - External Storage only; Local Server Mode

Headphone Output:

6.3mm Stereo; Bluetooth

Bluetooth Connectivity:

Two-Way (transmit & receive)

Audio Output:

Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A)

Subwoofer Output:

RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+

IR Optical Built In:

IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning

IN THE BOX

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

DIMENSIONS

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

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