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Bluesound Node X Limited Edition Network Music Streamer

Original price was: $1,499.00.Current price is: $1,199.00. inc. GST

  • 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 – Control it with the included Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller.
  • 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.

Description


** Limited 10th Anniversary edition **

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 free 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.

WIFI YOUR HIFI

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, Spotify and dozens of other music streaming services, are integrated with the NODE X’s operating system, making music discovery seamless and exciting.

FORM MEETS FUNCTION

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.

FULLY EQUIPPED

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.

FROM ANYWHERE TO EVERYWHERE.

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.

CONTROL FREAK.

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.

Specifications

Network: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band, Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
Audio Inputs: Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo, HDMI eARC
Audio Outputs: Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed Output option, Coax digital audio output,
Dedicated analog RCA Subwoofer output
Bluetooth with support for aptX HD Two-Way (transmit & receive)
Headphone Output: 6.35mm Stereo; Bluetooth -95dB ref 1mW / 32ohms THD+N, 0.002%
Subwoofer: RCA Out, Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+
USB: Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted)
Trigger: 12V Trigger Out
IR Remote: IR Sensor Built In – front panel with IR Remote Learning
IR Input 3.5mm Jack
Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
Processor: ARM Cortex -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz
Bit Depths: 16-24
Performance: SNR -118dB

DAC: ESS 9028Q2M

Included Accessories:
RC1 Remote Control
230V AC Power Cord
Ethernet Cable
Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
Safety/Warranty Guide
Quick Setup Guide
10th Anniversary Insert

Product Weight: 1.09kg
Product Dimensions: 220 x 46 x 146 mm

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