Bluesound Node 2

The NODE 2 player brings the BluOS™ operating system to your existing stereo system, allowing you to tap into a totally new world of digital music discovery. Online streaming services, internet radio and even your own digital music library which is imprisoned on a computer, smartphone or external drive (even a USB key) — the playback choices become infinite.

Easily connect the NODE 2 to any existing stereo or home theater system, to unlock and discover a world full of music streaming services and Internet radio stations. Filled with an array of analog and digital input and output options, the NODE 2 brings infinite playback choices into your very own sonic domain.

KEY FEATURES

• Stream music to multiple Bluesound Players all over the home
• Access and connect to internet radio stations, cloud music services, and your own local music library
• Control music wirelessly with an intuitive Controller App for iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and Windows & Mac OS X desktops
• Instinctive touch control on unit
• Works with Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller
• Simple setup, easily expandable

Technical Specification

• Supported File Formats
  MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
  Hi-Res formats - FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
• DAC
  32-Bit, 192kHz
• Supported Cloud Services
  Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer , Qobuz, HighResAudio (VAULT Required), Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music ZONE, SoundMachine, IDAGIO, OraStream
• Native Sampling Rates
  32 - 192 kHz
• Supported Operating Systems
  Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8, Apple Macintosh
• Integration Partners
  Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, roon.
• Bit Depths
  16 - 24
• Free Internet Radio
  TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, LiveXLive, Radio.com
• Performance
  SNR - 110dBA
  Distortion, THD+N - 0.005%
• Network
  Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
  802.11 b/g/n WiFi
• USB
  1 x Type-A (Fat32 or NTSF formatted) port for connection to USB memory sticks and supported peripherals
  1 x Type-B (mini) for product servicing
• Audio Input
  Combo - TOSLINK / 3.5mm
• Audio Output
  Analog RCA Stereo with FIXED option
  Coaxial RCA
  TOSLINK digital optical
  Headphone 3.5mm Stereo
  Subwoofer RCA
  12 Volt trigger out
• Power
  Universal bi-pin AC Cord input (100 - 240AC)
• Wireless
  aptX® Bluetooth wireless built-in
• Mobile
  Free Android and iOS App Available Online at Google Play and Apple App Store
• Pushbuttons
  Simple top-panel touch controls.
• Control
  IR Sensor built in - Front panel
• Processor
  ARM® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz
• Unit Weight
  1.12 kg / 2.45 lbs
• Gross Dimensions
  220 x 46 x 146 mm
  8.7 x 1.8 x 5.7 in
• Power Consumption (Idle)
  6 Watts
• Accessories
  2x AC power cords (Europe & North America)
  Ethernet Cable
  Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
  Toslink Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
• Storage Environment
  -10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
• Operating Environment
  0° C to 40° C