BLUESOUND Node (N130)
Stream high-res music to any stereo of your choice with the Bluesound Node (N130)
The Bluesound NODE expands any conventional stereo system with the ability to play numerous online streaming services and Internet radio stations, as well as your own digital music collections. For this purpose, the streamer is integrated into the home network via LAN or WiFi and connected either digitally via fiber optics or analog via stereo RCA cable to the existing (pre-) amplifier or directly to the TV set via the HDMI eARC interface. The NODE is controlled via the app available for iOS, Android, Windows and macOS, an infrared remote control, the new touch panel on the top of the device or with voice commands.
The current version of the Bluesound Node (N130) music streamer, which has already proven itself and been successful for many years, can hardly be distinguished visually from the previous models, but it has been modernized technically all around. A high-performance quad-core processor now enables the new BluOSTM streaming module to deliver more than eight times faster processing power and four times faster memory speed.
High-resolution HiFi sound in LAN and Wlan network
The Bluesound Node (N130) has an improved dual-band WLAN module that guarantees reliable data transmission even in a network used by numerous other components. A high-resolution Bluetooth® aptX® HD wireless connection is available for direct music streaming from a smartphone or tablet, which can also be used to control Bluetooth® headphones or speakers at the same time if required.
Apple users can integrate the NODE into their network via AirPlay 2, and the extremely powerful high-end D/A converter even allows decoding and streaming of MQA files, whose audio data can contain music in high-resolution studio quality.
Integration in smart home systems
Those who have one of the BluOS supported smart home control systems Creston, Control 4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Push, Lutron, iPort can integrate their Bluesound audio network here and enjoy the full functionality of the Bluesound Node (N130).
Music throughout the house
Using the BluOS® Controller app on your smartphone or tablet, you can network the NODE with multiple Bluesound speakerthroughout your home and either provide individual players with specific music streams or synchronously control the entire multi-room system with the same music.
- ARM® CORTEXTM A53 quad-core 1.8 GHz processor
- 32 bit/384 kHz D/A converter
- HDMI eARC connector
- optical digital and analog input
- analog stereo output
- three digital outputs (optical, coaxial and USB)
- BluOSTM wireless multi-room music streaming
- MQA playback (high-resolution, studio-quality audio streaming)
- AirPlay 2
- Voice control via Apple Siri and Amazon Alexa (download instructions)
- Dualband WiFi + Gigabit Ethernet (Download Network Guide)
- Bluetooth® 5.0 aptX® HD with bidirectional streaming
- remote controllable via any IR remote control with learning capability
- Infrared input
- 12 V trigger output
- Headphone jack (3.5 mm mini jack/wireless)
- Subwoofer output (cinch/wireless)
- Touch-sensitive control panel with presets
- available in black or white cabinet
- Supported audio file formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
- Supported high-resolution audio formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
- Supported network file sharing: Server Message Block (SMB)
- Native sampling rate: up to 192 kHz
- Resolution: 16 – 24 bit
- Supported third-party providers: AirPlay 2, Apple Wireless Accessory Configuration (WAC)
- Signal to noise ratio: -113 dBA
- Distortion factor: 0.002
- D/A converter: 32 bit, 384 kHz
- Supported smartphone and computer operating systems: iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.10-10.15, macOS 11
- Free Internet Radio: TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, Slacker Radio
- Integrated online music services: more than 23
- Supported home automation systems: Creston, Control 4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Push, Lutron, iPort
- Network: Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
2 x Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band - USB input: Type A (FAT32/NTFS formatted)
- Optical digital/analog input: Combined mini-Toslink / analog stereo (3.5 mm jack)
- HDMI input: HDMI eARC
- Outputs: Analog RCA stereo with FIXED option, Coaxial RCA digital output, Optical Toslink digital output, USB digital output, Headphone jack (3.5 mm mini-jack stereo, Bluetooth®), Subwoofer 1 x RCA, 1 x wireless to PULSE SUB+, 12 Volt Trigger
- Bluetooth®: Bluetooth® 5.0 aptX® HD
- Bluetooth® connection: Bidirectional (send and receive)
- Mains connection: Universal two-pin socket (100 – 240 V)a
- Operating system: BluOSTM
- Operation: via the touch panel on the top of the device, infrared remote control, BluOS app for iOS, Android, Windows and macOS
- Remote control: via an infrared sensor integrated in the cabinet
- Processor: ARM® CORTEXTM A53, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHz per core
- Weight: 1.1 kg
- Dimensions: 220 x 46 x 146 mm (W x H x D)
- Accessories included: 2 x power cable, Ethernet cable, stereo RCA cable, adapter for Toslink to 3.5 mm mini jack, safety and warranty information, quick start guide
- cabinet: white or black