Bluesound has announced three new wireless music streamers, the NODE NANO, NODE, and flagship NODE ICON. A slim and compact streamer, the new NODE NANO is an entry streamer, offering only the essentials to transform existing HiFi components and home audio devices into powerful music streaming systems. The NODE is a remastering of the original wireless hi-res music streamer with an all-new ESS SABRE DAC for ultra-clean processing and even better performance. The flagship NODE ICON includes a 5-inch full-color display and Dual-Mono DAC design with two ESS SABRE DACs. NODE NANO is available globally starting today. The NODE is available for pre-order and will begin shipping globally September 24, 2024. The NODE ICON will start shipping November 15, 2024.
Features include:
- All the Music Ever Recorded: Stream everything at the highest quality on any NODE, from popular music streaming services like Amazon Music, Tidal, and Spotify, to personal music libraries with thousands of tracks in HD quality. Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth are also built-in for even more music from more apps and services. The NODE and NODE ICON also now support high-resolution DSD playback.
- THX AA Headphone Technology: Both the NODE and NODE ICON feature THX AAA headphone technology, the leading headphone amplifier technology for the most linear response. Its patented feed-forward error correction delivers exceptional sound with low noise and distortion. The NODE and NODE ICON are equipped with a full-sized ¼-inch headphone jack, while the NODE ICON features both left and right jacks for cable management.
- Dirac Live Room Correction Ready: The NODE and NODE ICON are ready for Dirac Live Room Correction, an upgrade available directly from Dirac with a license purchase. Using Dirac’s app and room correction technology, users can measure their room acoustics and eliminate standing waves, reverberations, and other unwanted distortions. A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity mic is also required and available from Bluesound with additional purchase.
- Wireless Connectivity: All NODE wireless music streamers can wirelessly connect to Bluesound speakers and other stereo components to create a multi-room music system connected by BluOS. Supported by the latest dual-band Wi-Fi technology, music favorites and playlists can be streamed in every room of the house without dropouts or interruptions.
- Integration: All NODEs are designed to match with stereo components or in AV rack with support for popular smart home control systems including Control4, Crestron ELAN, RTI, and more. The NODE and NODE ICON feature a full suite of digital/analog inputs and outputs for convenience and flexibility, including RCA, Coax, Optical, HDMI eARC, and USB. The NODE NANO only includes digital/analog outputs.
NODE NANO
Built using an industry-leading ESS SABRE DAC implemented with audiophile-engineered circuitry, the NODE NANO is designed to connect existing stereo or audio systems to the world of music streaming. Its compact and modern design has been thoughtfully engineered to fit virtually anywhere, with high-quality analogue and digital outputs for RCA, Coax, Optical, and USB.
From carefully built audio circuitry and components, to its processing power and measurements, the NODE NANO is all about design and engineering. At its very core is an industry-leading ESS SABRE DAC with Hyperstream IV technology to deliver music (up to 24-bit/192 kHz) with breathtaking dynamics and ultra-low distortion.
NODE NANO is powered by BluOS and natively supports many popular music streaming services, including Amazon Music, Pandora, Qobuz, SiriusXM, Tidal, and more. It also features Apple AirPlay 2, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect.
NODE NANO features a simple set of digital/analog outputs for connecting to existing audio components via RCA, Coax, Optical, and USB. It also features a backlit front touch panel for quick control and access up to two (2) programmable presets.
NODE
With re-engineered components and circuitry for even better performance, the original wireless hi-res music streamer now features an industry-leading ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DAC, built-in THX AAA headphone amplifier, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, and DSD support. Connect the new NODE to a stereo amplifier or pair of powered speakers and stream all the music ever recorded with more detail and clarity than ever before.
With a new and improved ESS SABERE ES9039Q2M DAC, the new NODE provides a big boost in performance versus the previous generations. It all starts with the engineering of the new NODE. Its DAC and signal path are precision engineered to be even more pristine with circuitry expertly designed to reduce jitter and interference.
The NODE is fully equipped with digital/analog inputs and outputs, making it versatile in any stereo or home audio setup. You can connect the NODE to your TV and gaming console with HDMI eARC for an enriched home entertainment experience. It also features built-in IR learning for universal control and a proximity-sensing touch panel with up to five programmable source presets.
NODE ICON
Every detail of the design has been performance engineered to set a new benchmark in the category, from its Dual-Mono DAC design with two ESS SABRE DACs, to its sleek aluminum chassis and 5-inch full-color display. The NODE ICON also features all digital/analog inputs and outputs, including HDMI eARC and balanced XLR outputs for high-quality connectivity.
It uses two ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs and a low-noise power supply to deliver superior dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and the high resolution. DAC performance is further enhanced by MQA Labs’ QRONO d2a technology, which corrects any timing errors in the digital-to-analog conversion process and realigns the timing response to the original recording.
NODE ICON features a high-quality aluminum chassis and a full-color HD display. Its sleek gloss black finish integrates seamlessly into any home or system, while its balanced XLR outputs are directly connected to the Dual-Mono DACs for clear audio. It also features THX AAA headphone technology and supports DSD playback for studio-quality recordings.
The NODE ICON is equipped with the latest 2-channel ES9826 SABRE ADC to power the conversion of analog audio to digital, adding virtually no noise or distortion to the signal path. The result is true-to-source analog audio with the convenience and versatility of digital.
Pricing and Availability
- The NODE NANO is available now at $299 USD ($399 CAD) on bluesound.com and in authorized Bluesound dealers around the world. It will begin arriving to customers and available at dealer locations starting today.
- The NODE is available for pre-order now at $549 USD ($749 CAD) in both Black and White finishes on bluesound.com and at participating Bluesound dealers globally. It will begin shipping to customers and available at dealer locations starting September 24, 2024.
- The NODE ICON will be available for pre-order at $999 USD ($1399 CAD) starting October 17, 2024, on bluesound.com and at Bluesound dealers. It will begin shipping to customers and dealer locations worldwide on November 15, 2024.
For more information, visit bluesound.com/node.
