BLUESOUND LAUNCHES 10TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION BLUESOUND NODE X PREMIUM WIRELESS MULTI-ROOM MUSIC STREAMER

Canadian HiFi brand Bluesound celebrates their 10^th anniversary with the Anniversary Edition Bluesound NODE X upgrade to their popular NODE streamer.

BLUESOUND NODE X STREAMER

Bluesound, the hi-res multi-room streaming brand, has announced the launch of a special limited-run Anniversary Edition NODE X streamer created in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

Bluesound NODE X Streamer

BLUESOUND NODE X, A SILVER MACHINE

The NODE X, in a unique silver finish, takes the brand’s NODE hi-res player and, and upgrades performance and functionality with upgraded componentry.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE, AND HEADPHONES

The performance takes a step up in the NODE X with the ESS 9028Q2M Sabre DAC, a favourite of audiophiles. A truly high-end headphone amplifier is driven by THX AAA™ (Achromatic Audio Amplifier) technology with patented feed-forward error correction resulting in  low levels of noise, distortion, and power consumption. Along with the ¼” headphone jack, the NODE X has been designed tp deliver a no-compromise headphone listening experience.

Bluesound NODE X Streamer for headphones

FULLY EQUIPPED

The NODE X features enhanced dual band WiFi to deliver wireless stream quality. Over 20 natively integrated music services and thousands of internet radio stations are accessible directly on the NODE X or play from a personal digital music library held on a computer or external drive through the intuitive BluOS app for iOS, Android, or Mac or PC computers. The BluOS platform can support up to 64 players, all streaming up to 24-bit/192kHz hi-res audio and supports lossless file formats and currently, MQA playback. The NODE X is equipped with all the inputs and outputs — bring music into the NODE X using HDMI eARC, WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, Apple AirPlay 2, aptX HD Bluetooth, or USB Type A.

Bluesound NODE X Streamer forms a multiroom system and HiFi hub

BLUESOUND NODE X MULTI-ROOM

You can group the NODE X with multiple Bluesound speakers around the home to create an intuitive multi-room music system. Control the NODE X directly from a smart device or computer, touch panel controls with presets, voice assistants like Apple’s Siri, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, or by using the included RC1 Remote Control, which offers one-touch access to any Bluesound player within its proximity. The NODE X can also integrate into a smart home with full-feature drivers for Crestron, Control4, URC, RTI, ELAN, and other popular home control systems.

Bluesound NODE X

BLUESOUND 10^TH ANNIVERSARY

“When we thought about how to celebrate a decade of audio excellence and leadership in wireless hi-res streaming, we knew we had to start with the NODE,” says Matt Simmonds, Product Manager of Bluesound. “The NODE X re-imagines some of the best parts of the critically acclaimed, iconic NODE’s product design – our most popular model – and takes ’just add streaming’ to new performance levels for the next generation of audiophiles. I’m particularly excited to see how our customers use the NODE X with their favorite pair of performance headphones.”

The Bluesound NODE X Streamer celebrates the Canadian HiFi brand’s 10th anniversary

BLUESOUND NODE X FEATURES

Premium ESS 9028Q2M Sabre DAC

THX AAA™ Headphone Amplifier technology.

6.35mm / 1/4” Wired Headphone Output

Wireless Bluetooth Headphone Output

Quad-core 1.8GHz ARM® CORTEX™ A53 Processor

HDMI eARC, Optical & Analog Inputs

Stereo Analog Output

Optical, Coaxial & USB Audio Outputs

BluOS™ Wireless Multi-room Music Capability

MQA Music and Hi-res Audio Streaming

AirPlay 2 Integration

Works With Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant

Dual-band Wi-Fi & Gigabit Ethernet

Two-way aptX™ HD Bluetooth

IR Remote Learning Capability

IR Input

12V Trigger Output

Wired & Wireless Subwoofer Output

Touch Controls with Presets

Silver Finish

RC1 Remote Control Included

BLUESOUND NODE X PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The NODE X retails at USD $749 / EUR €799 / GBP £699 / CAD $999 and is now available.

The Bluesound Node X will launch at High End Munich 2023 along with other new gear from Bluesoound and NAD.

HiFi PiG Says: A very happy 10th anniversary to Bluesound!