Bluesound

Bluesound has introduced three new Node streamers, the Node Nano at $299, the Node 132 (replacing the previous Node 130) at $549, and the no-holds-barred Node Icon at $999.

The Node Nano is designed to give excellent streaming performance at a very affordable price with some feature restrictions. Its features include:

• ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE DAC
• Stereo RCA, optical digital, coaxial digital, and USB audio outputs
• Two programmable quick-touch presets
• DSD playback
• Additional streaming via AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect
• Roon Ready
• Two-way aptX Adaptive Bluetooth

The Node 132 improves on the performance of the Node 130 with improved circuitry and additional features for only a slight increase in price. With re-engineered components and circuitry for even better performance, the original wireless hi-res music streamer now features built-in THX AAA headphone technology, DSD playback, HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital decoding, and Apple AirPlay 2. The NODE should be at the core of your home audio experience, with the flexibility to connect wirelessly with multiple Bluesound players for seamless multi-room music throughout the home. Its features are shown below:

• ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE DAC
• THX AAA™ headphone amplifier technology with full-sized 1/4" headphone output
• RCA, optical digital, coaxial digital, and USB audio outputs
• HDMI eARC, optical, and analog audio inputs
• Room correction with Dirac Live Ready
• DSD playback
• Five programmable quick-touch presets and proximity-sensing controls
• Works with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect
• Roon Ready
• Two-way aptX Adaptive Bluetooth

The NODE ICON is Bluesound's flagship wireless music streamer, designed for those who want no compromises to their audio. With its sleek aluminum chassis, and vibrant 5” full-color display, it sets a new benchmark for wireless music streamers in usability as well as audio quality. Connect it to any premium amplifier, powered loudspeakers, or headphones, and enjoy BluOS hi-resolution streaming, Apple AirPlay 2, THX AAA technology, and more. HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital, and Dirac Live ensure a flexible audio experience for music and TV. The feature list includes:

• Dual-mono DAC design with two ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DACs
• THX AAA™ headphone amplifier technology with two 1/4" jacks for cable management and listener convenience
• High-quality balanced XLR outputs
• HDMI eARC, optical digital, analog and USB-C inputs
• RCA, coax digital, optical digital, and USB outputs
• Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth
• Dirac Live Ready
• Beautiful 5” full-color HD display and backlit touch panel with presets and controls