Bluesound NODE 2i Network Audio Player (White)

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Bluesound NODE 2i Network Audio Player (White)
Key Features
  • Enables Wireless Music Streaming
  • Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD Support
  • Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Ethernet Connectivity
  • 32-Bit, 192 kHz DAC
Enjoy audio from your local network, the internet, and Bluetooth devices with the white Blusound NODE 2i Network Audio Player. It supports the playback of multiple file formats over your network, plus Bluetooth compatibility for pairing with your compatible smartphone or tablet. It also provides access to various internet-based services, including Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, and more. The NODE 2i is controllable via the BluOS Controller app or by your Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri ecosystem. An Ethernet cable and various audio cables are included for instant connectivity.
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Bluesound Node 2i Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Reinvent Your Hi-Fi
  • 3Add Wi-Fi to Your Hi-Fi
  • 4Set Your Music Free
  • 5Access All the Music
  • 6Voice Control
  • 7Hi-Res Music Across Your Entire Network
  • 8Free Internet Radio Supported
  • 9Supported Cloud Services
  • 10Additional Features

Enjoy audio from your local network, the internet, and Bluetooth devices with the white Blusound NODE 2i Network Audio Player. It supports the playback of multiple file formats over your network, plus Bluetooth compatibility for pairing with your compatible smartphone or tablet. It also provides access to various internet-based services, including Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, and more. The NODE 2i is controllable via the BluOS Controller app or by your Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri ecosystem. An Ethernet cable and various audio cables are included for instant connectivity.

Reinvent Your Hi-Fi
Designed to connect traditional HiFi systems—including powered speakers—to the expanding world of streaming audio and internet radio, the NODE 2i instantly breathes new life into your legacy stereo equipment, whether it be an aging amplifier or a long-forgotten receiver.
Add Wi-Fi to Your Hi-Fi
The NODE 2i has enhanced dual-band Wi-Fi, which provides enhanced performance even in crowded airspace. With Bluetooth aptX HD, the NODE 2i can easily support 24-bit streaming directly from your compatible phone or tablet as well as transmit studio-quality music to Bluetooth headphones and speakers. DAC technology built into every Bluesound player allows the NODE 2i to decode and stream MQA files in lossless quality.
Set Your Music Free
Featuring various analog and digital input and output options, the NODE 2i gives you plenty of playback choices to rule your sonic domain. With the ability to connect to a CD player or turntable, the NODE 2i ensures that your physical music collection continues to thrive. Easily stream your favorite tracks from the source of your choice and hear it anywhere in the home.
Access All the Music
With Airplay 2 built-in for easy integration into the Apple ecosystem, the NODE 2i is a flexible streamer. Premium high-res music services like TIDAL, Spotify, and Qobuz as well as virtually all other popular music services and internet radio stations, can be found directly inside the BluOS Controller app. Access your downloads, your iTunes library and any other content from a NAS drive, all without turning on a computer.
Voice Control
With skills and support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri, you can connect the NODE 2i to the corresponding app and enjoy hands-free voice control of all your audio. Select a track, play your favorite playlist, pause or skip a song, and tell your virtual assistant in which room it should play your music.
Hi-Res Music Across Your Entire Network
Seamlessly connect the NODE 2i to multiple Bluesound speakers throughout the home with the BluOS Controller app and create an intuitive multi-room music system unlike any other.
Free Internet Radio Supported
  • TuneIn Radio
  • iHeartRadio
  • Calm Radio
  • Radio Paradise
  • LiveXLive
  • Radio.com
Supported Cloud Services
  • Spotify
  • Amazon Music HD
  • TIDAL
  • Deezer
  • Qobuz
  • HighResAudio (VAULT required)
  • Napster
  • KKBox
  • Bugs
  • Taihe Music ZONE
  • SoundMachine
  • IDAGIO
  • OraStream
Additional Features
  • Select USB peripherals supported
  • Two-way Bluetooth connectivity
  • Simple top-panel touch controls
  • IR sensor built-in

Bluesound Node 2i Specs

Hardware
Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7 to 10
Apple Macintosh 7 to 10
Supported File Formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
Hi-Res Audio Playback: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
Album Art: JPG
DAC
32-Bit, 192 kHz
Processor
Dual-Core ARM CORTEX A9, 1 GHz
Audio Performance
Frequency Response
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Sampling Rates
Native: 32 to 192 kHz
Bit Depth
16 to 24
Signal to Noise Ratio
110 dBA
THD + N
0.005%
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Version 5.0 with aptX HD
Wi-Fi
Dual-Band
AirPlay
Yes, AirPlay 2
Inputs
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Optical Combo
1 x USB Type-A
Outputs
1 x Optical TOSLINK
1 x Digital Coaxial
1 x Stereo RCA with Fixed Option
1 x RCA (Subwoofer)
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (Headphones, Front)
Other Connectors
1 x RJ45 Ethernet LAN (Gigabit)
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm IR In
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm 12 V Trigger Out
1 x USB Type-B Mini (Service)
Voice Control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri
Control Protocols
BluOS App, Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, roon, Airplay 2
Physical Specifications
Power Requirements
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (Idle)
6 W
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Environment
Temperature: 14 to 122°F / -10 to 50°C
Relative Humidity: 20 to 80%
Dimensions
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Weight
2.45 lb / 1.12 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.085 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.8 x 11.7 x 2.9"

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