{"product_id":"bluesound-node-x-premium-wireless-hi-res-music-streamer","title":"Bluesound NODE X Premium Wireless Hi-Res Music Streamer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eBluesound NODE X Premium Wireless Hi-Res Music Streamer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBluesound NODE X\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium wireless hi-res music streamer designed to bring modern streaming, multi-room audio and high-quality digital playback into an existing hi-fi system, powered speaker setup or AV system. Created to celebrate 10 years of Bluesound, the NODE X takes the proven NODE platform and gives it a more premium treatment, including a special \u003cstrong\u003esilver finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, upgraded \u003cstrong\u003eESS Sabre DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e and dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eTHX AAA headphone amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFor customers who already have a good amplifier or pair of powered speakers, the NODE X is one of the simplest ways to add serious streaming without replacing the rest of the system. It connects to an existing stereo amplifier, AV receiver or powered speaker system, then gives access to hi-res music services, internet radio, local music libraries, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth and the wider BluOS multi-room ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFrom an audio specialist’s point of view, the NODE X is more than just a convenience box. The premium DAC stage, 24-bit \/ 192kHz processing, DSD playback support and high-quality headphone amplifier make it a genuine hi-fi source component. It is equally at home feeding a serious two-channel amplifier, acting as a streamer for powered speakers, or working as the music hub in a larger BluOS multi-room system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium wireless hi-res music streamer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited 10th-anniversary NODE X edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial silver finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium ESS Sabre DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e for high-quality digital-to-analogue conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuad-Core 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 processor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated THX AAA headphone amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-size 6.35mm headphone output\u003c\/strong\u003e for serious wired headphone listening\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24-bit \/ 192kHz audio processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDSD playback support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI eARC\u003c\/strong\u003e for TV audio integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital, optical and analogue input\/output options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWired and wireless headphone output support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer output\u003c\/strong\u003e for 2.1-channel system building\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-way Bluetooth with aptX HD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple AirPlay 2\u003c\/strong\u003e support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluOS multi-room control\u003c\/strong\u003e using the BluOS Controller app\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirac Live Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e room correction support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-panel touch controls\u003c\/strong\u003e with presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIR input and remote learning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluesound RC1 remote included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Bluesound NODE X?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe NODE X is ideal for customers who want to modernise a good existing stereo system without replacing the amplifier or speakers they already enjoy. It gives a traditional hi-fi system access to modern streaming services, internet radio, local music storage, TV audio via HDMI eARC and multi-room playback through the BluOS platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe biggest reason to step up to the NODE X is sound quality. Bluesound gave this model a premium \u003cstrong\u003eESS Sabre DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes it a better choice for customers using the analogue RCA outputs into a quality amplifier or powered speaker system. If the rest of the system is capable, a better DAC stage can help deliver cleaner detail, stronger separation and a more refined presentation than a basic streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe dedicated headphone section is also a major part of the appeal. With \u003cstrong\u003eTHX AAA headphone amplifier technology\u003c\/strong\u003e and a proper full-size 6.35mm headphone socket, the NODE X is well suited to customers who want a streamer that can also serve as a high-quality desktop or lounge-room headphone source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eStreaming, TV Audio \u0026amp; Multi-Room Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe NODE X is designed around BluOS, one of the strongest multi-room hi-res music platforms available. The BluOS Controller app gives access to internet radio, streaming services and local music libraries, and can be used across iOS, Android, Mac and PC. Bluesound also states that BluOS can support up to \u003cstrong\u003e64 players\u003c\/strong\u003e in a multi-room system, making the NODE X suitable as part of a much larger whole-home audio setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFor TV use, the inclusion of \u003cstrong\u003eHDMI eARC\u003c\/strong\u003e is extremely useful. It allows the NODE X to bring TV sound into a proper stereo system, which is a much cleaner solution for customers who want better television audio without committing to a traditional AV receiver or soundbar. This works especially well with quality powered speakers or a two-channel integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWireless flexibility is also excellent. The NODE X supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, Apple AirPlay 2 and two-way Bluetooth with aptX HD. That means it can receive Bluetooth audio from a phone or tablet, but it can also send audio out to compatible wireless headphones, giving customers more listening flexibility around the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eIn a two-channel hi-fi system, the NODE X is best used as a dedicated streamer\/DAC feeding a quality integrated amplifier through its analogue RCA outputs. That allows the ESS Sabre DAC stage to do the digital-to-analogue conversion before the signal reaches the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eIn systems with a higher-end external DAC, AV receiver or processor, the digital outputs can be used instead, allowing the NODE X to operate mainly as a streaming transport. For powered speakers, the analogue output makes it a neat front-end solution, while the subwoofer output opens the door to compact 2.1 systems with more low-frequency weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe NODE X is also a strong choice for customers who want a single compact component to handle music streaming, TV audio, headphone listening and multi-room playback. That combination is where Bluesound’s platform really makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdding hi-res streaming to an existing stereo amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUpgrading powered speakers with BluOS streaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuilding a compact 2.1 hi-fi system with subwoofer support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdding HDMI eARC TV audio to a proper stereo system\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh-quality headphone listening through the THX AAA headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhole-home BluOS multi-room systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCustomers wanting AirPlay 2, aptX HD Bluetooth and app-based music control\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmart home and custom integration projects using supported control drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eClick to view full specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluesound\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e NODE X\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium wireless hi-res multi-room music streamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10th-anniversary NODE X edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e BluOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl App:\u003c\/strong\u003e BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, Mac and PC\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Room Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e BluOS multi-room system support, up to 64 players\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quad-Core 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eAudio Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium ESS Sabre HiFi DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-bit \/ 192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSD Playback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier \/ THX AAA technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-size 6.35mm headphone jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom Correction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dirac Live Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone \/ System Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tone controls, subwoofer crossover optimisation and external DAC settings available through the BluOS Controller app\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eInputs \u0026amp; 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