Bluesound marks its 10-year anniversary with the NODE X, a premium wireless hi-res music streamer with impeccable audio quality, modern design, and an unbeatable price. Quickly and easily connect the NODE X to any stereo system to enjoy access to a vast library of music. Boasting an array of analogue and digital input/output options to meet the needs of even the most advanced audiophiles, the NODE X provides access to a wealth of musical content.
The Bluesound NODE X 10th Anniversary Edition offers an immersive listening experience with its powerful high performance ESS Sabre DAC and THX AAA headphone amp. The elegant silver finish casing houses technology and audio improvements for superior sound quality, making it the ideal device for audiophiles.
Features
- Premium ESS SABRE HIFI DAC
- THX AAA Headphone Amplifier
- 35 mm / 1/4” Wired Headphone Output
- Wireless Bluetooth Headphone Output
- QUAD-CORE 1.8GHz Arm cortex A53 Processor
- HDMI eARC, Optical & Analog Inputs
- Stereo Analogue Output
- Optical, Coaxial & USB Audio Outputs
- BluOS Wireless Multi-room Music Capability
- MQA Music & Hi-Res Audio Streaming
- AIRPLAY 2 Integration
- Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Dual-band WI-FI + Gigabit Ethernet
- Two-Way aptX HD Bluetooth
- IR Remote Learning Capability
- IR Input
- 12V Trigger Output
- Wired & Wireless Subwoofer Outputs
- Touch Controls with Presets
- Silver finish
STEP-UP’ PERFORMANCE
The NODE X boasts an upgraded ESS 9028Q2M Sabre DAC design for outstanding musicality and ultra-low clock jitter, noise and distortion. Plus, its THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA) with patented feed-forward error correction offers incredible noise reduction and power efficiency, making it the perfect HiFi streaming source and hi-res streamer for headphones.
ULTIMATE Hi-Fi STREAMER
The NODE X is equipped with an internal high-performance DAC, and offers digital outputs such as Optical, Coaxial, or USB Audio 2.0 to connect to external DACs. As a result, this hi-res streamer allows you to send music from hi-res services to your chosen outboard equipment with clarity. Advanced software features like tone controls and different listening modes enable users to customise their listening experience with precision.
THE INS AND OUTS
Like a jack of all trades, the NODE X supports a broad spectrum of digital and analog inputs and outputs. WiFi, Ethernet, Apple AirPlay 2, aptX HD Bluetooth, 3.5mm aux-in, HDMI eARC or USB Type A connectors let you input audio from streaming services, TV and gaming consoles, or a personal music library. Deliver music to your HiFi system via Stereo RCA, Optical, Coaxial and USB outputs, and even to wireless headphones via Bluetooth, in aptX HD quality.
INTUITIVE TOUCH CONTROLS
Unparalleled elegance shines through in the all-glass, capacitive touch LED control panel that graces the top of the NODE X with an intuitive touchpoint for quick access controls like play, pause, track skipping, and volume. One-touch presets are available on the product itself, or by using the included Bluesound RC1 remote. Advanced controls, including tone controls, subwoofer crossover optimisation, and listening modes 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.
MULTI-ROOM EXPERIENCE
Bit-perfect music listening can happen away from your HiFi system with the NODE X as your multi-room streamer. The NODE X is supported by the BluOS platform, the only platform in the world that can support up to 64 players, all streaming up to 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.
SILVER FINISH
The NODE X is unique and set apart, in performance and in looks. A special, anniversary edition painted silver finish celebrates 10 years of Bluesound and marks a decade of distinction in the streaming category.