Bluesound Node X - 10th Anniversary Hi-Res Music Streamer

Description

The Bluesound Node X is a 10th-anniversary hi-res music streamer with a silver finish, premium ESS Sabre DAC, and dedicated THX AAA headphone amplifier. It brings 24-bit/192kHz streaming and BluOS multi-room control to any existing stereo, AV receiver, or powered speaker system.

Features

• Premium ESS Sabre 9028Q2M DAC supporting 24-bit/192kHz hi-res audio
• Quad-core 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 processor
• THX AAA-powered headphone amplifier with full-size 1/4" (6.35mm) jack
• HDMI eARC, digital optical/coaxial, and analog input/output options, plus wired and wireless headphone and subwoofer outputs
• Dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, and two-way aptX HD Bluetooth 5.0
• Access to internet radio and streaming services including Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, Amazon Music HD, and more via BluOS
• BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC, supporting multi-room systems of up to 64 players
• Top-panel touch controls, IR remote learning, and included RC1 remote
• Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control integration
• AirPlay 2 support for synced playback across wireless components
• Integrates with Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, and Roon

Specifications

• DAC: ESS 9028Q2M
• Native sampling rates: Up to 192kHz
• Bit depths: 16–24
• SNR: 118dB
• Distortion (THD+N): 0.0003%
• Headphone power output: 100mW at 16Ω, 130mW at 32Ω, 17mW at 250Ω, 11mW at 600Ω
• Processor: ARM Cortex A9, 1GHz
• Network: SMB, up to 200,000-track index
• USB: 1x Type-A (FAT32/NTFS)
• Audio input: 2x combo TOSLINK/3.5mm, HDMI ARC
• Audio output: 3.5mm headphone, 5-way speaker binding posts, RCA subwoofer
• Bluetooth: 5.0, aptX HD, two-way (transmit and receive)
• Power: Universal AC 100–240V
• Control app: BluOS (iOS and Android)
• Weight: 1.72kg (3.8 lbs)
• Dimensions: 220 x 46 x 146mm
• Operating environment: 0–40°C
• Storage environment: -10–50°C, 20–80% relative humidity
• Finish: Silver
• Included accessories: RC1 remote, 120V and 230V AC power cords, Ethernet cable, RCA-to-RCA cable, TOSLINK-to-3.5mm adapter