A slim and compact streamer, the new NODE NANO is the entry model in the range, 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 Bluesound wireless hi-res music streamer with an all-new ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DAC for ultra-clean processing and even better performance.
The flagship NODE ICON sets a new benchmark for wireless music streamers with a 5" full-color display and Dual-Mono DAC design with two ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M converters. The new NODE ICON 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. The analog-to-digital conversion is powered by the latest two-channel ES9826 Sabre ADC.
The new Bluesound NODE family is the most powerful and versatile lineup of wireless music streamers Bluesound has ever offered. With a carefully engineered audio architecture and selected components, the three new NODEs stand are intended to be positioned as quality hifi products that take music streaming to the next level.
The new NODE streamers feature an uber transparent signal path with a cleverly designed circuitry layout that uses efficiency and isolation to avoid unwanted noise and distortion. Bluesound's implementation goes beyond standard practices in the industry, meticulously fine-tuning each component to deliver the most true-to-source audio from input to output.
The three NODE streamers also support all 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 supports high-resolution DSD playback.
Both the NODE and NODE ICON feature THX AAA headphone amplifier technology, with its patented feed-forward error correction, delivering exceptional sound with remarkably low noise and distortion. The NODE and NODE ICON are equipped with a full-sized 1/4" headphone jack, while the NODE ICON features both left and right jacks for cable management.
The NODE and NODE ICON are also ready for Dirac Live Room Correction, an upgrade available directly from Dirac with a license purchase. Using Dirac's app and sophisticated 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.
All three NODE wireless music streamers can wirelessly connect to Bluesound speakers and other stereo components to create a multiroom 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. All three streamers are also designed to match perfectly with stereo components and support 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.
The new NODE NANO Wireless Music Streamer
Built using an industry-leading ESS Sabre DAC with Hyperstream IV technology to deliver up to 24-bit/192kHz, 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 analog and digital outputs for RCA, Coax, Optical, and USB.
"The NODE NANO is a new and affordable way to stream music in HiFi quality on any audio device in your home," explains Morten Nielsen, Associate Product Manager at Bluesound. "Simply plug it in to your existing stereo system or powered speakers, follow the few simple steps to connect it to your home network, and start streaming. It’s now that easy to unlock a world of streaming and experience the difference of Bluesound."
The NODE NANO is available now at $299 USD on Bluesound.com and in authorized Bluesound dealers around the world. The NODE is available for pre-order now at $549 USD in both Black and White finishes, and will begin shipping starting September 24, 2024. The new flagship NODE ICON will be available for pre-order at $999 USD starting October 17, 2024, and will be shipping worldwide on November 15, 2024.
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