Bluesound Node N130
This is the model 130 node that slightly confusingly has less numbers on the box than the earlier model. This is the update for the model 2i and Bluesound has made some quality-of-life improvements under the hood of the new products with a new quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor and a new DAC that operates at 32-bit/384 kHz and supports audio resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
The new units also include HDMI eARC and also have a lower signal-to-noise ratio of -113 (down from -110dB) and THD+N of 0.002% (down from 0.005%). The inclusion of the HDMI makes the new Node more media-center friendly, with the ability to hook it up to your TV and entertainment system. There have been some design improvements with an enhanced full-glass touch interface and precise volume slider.
As well as listening to the NODE through a conventional hi-fi system, users can also listen via headphones or even Bluetooth headphones thanks to an aptX HD transmitter as well as receiver.
The Bluesound aesthetic remains, with a sleek looking box (in either black or white), and intuitive touch controls. You'll want to put it in a central location and show this thing off. All your music is ready for listening at the touch of a button.
Bluesound Node N130
Bluesound has opted for less is more in the naming of its third-generation music streamer, returning to the original ‘Node’ moniker after its second-gen model carried the indicative ‘Node 2i’ label. But in a surprise to no one who is familiar with the multiroom audio specialist, the Canadian brand hasn’t subscribed to such austerity where feature-set and value are concerned.
Bluesound Node 130 official page
Connect to any existing stereo amplifier, AV receiver, or powered audio system.
Featuring digital and analog input/output options, headphone stereo mini jack, subwoofer RCA mono.
Seamlessly stream music from a CD player or turntable through the NODE 2i to other Bluesound Players.
Simple setup directly inside the user-friendly BluOS Controller app. Access and stream Internet radio stations, cloud music services, and your own local music library to multiple Bluesound Players.
Control music wirelessly with the intuitive BluOS Controller app.
Works with Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller
Connect Bluesound to your Amazon Echo with the skill in the Alexa app and use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to control Players around the home.
AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless stereo components throughout your house — all in sync.
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