Bluesound NODE X Anniversary Edition Network Audio Player (Silver)

BH #BLN131SLVUNV • MFR #N131SLVUNV
Bluesound NODE X Anniversary Edition Network Audio Player (Silver)
Key Features
  • Limited Edition Silver Finish
  • ESS 9028Q2M Sabre DAC
  • THX AAA Headphone Amplifier
  • Two-Way aptX HD Bluetooth Wireless
Celebrate 10 years of Bluesound with the Bluesound NODE X Anniversary Edition Network Audio Player. The NODE X Adds high-quality streaming to your existing sound system, offering an update on the original NODE with a silver finish, premium ESS Sabre DAC, and dedicated THX AAA headphone amplifier.
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Bluesound NODE X Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2BluOS Hi-Res Streaming and Multi-Room Control
  • 3Upgraded DAC and Headphone Amp
  • 4Additional Features

Celebrate 10 years of Bluesound with the Bluesound NODE X Anniversary Edition Network Audio Player. The NODE X Adds high-quality streaming to your existing sound system, offering an update on the original NODE with a silver finish, premium ESS Sabre DAC, and dedicated THX AAA headphone amplifier.

The user-friendly BluOS Controller app, available for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC, provides access to an immense library of music, including hundreds of internet radio stations, dozens of streaming services, and your own digital music collection. Additionally the BluOS app allows you to connect over 60 BluOS compatible devices, via the network, to play your music everywhere in your home. Featuring digital coax, optical, and analog stereo RCA outputs, the NODE X can be connected to any existing Hi-Fi system or powered speakers. With a premium headphone amplifier featuring THX's Achromatic Audio Amplifier technology and 1/4" jack, as well as two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, you can connect any pair of headphones, wired or wireless, including high-impedance premium headphones.

BluOS Hi-Res Streaming and Multi-Room Control
The NODE X uses enhanced dual band Wi-Fi to deliver the best in-class wireless stream quality. Access built-in music services like Tidal, Spotify, and Qobuz through the intuitive BluOS app for iOS and Android, or play from your own digital music library held on a computer or external drive.

Seamlessly group the NODE X with multiple BluOS devices around the home to create an intuitive multi-room music system. Control the NODE X directly from your smart device or computer, touch panel controls with presets, voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Voice, or by using the included RC1 Remote Control, which offers one-touch access to any Bluesound player within its proximity.

Upgraded DAC and Headphone Amp
Performance takes a step up from the original Bluesound NODE in the NODE X with an upgraded audiophile ESS 9028Q2M Sabre DAC to output amazing musicality, near-zero levels of clock jitter, ultra-low noise, and a wide dynamic range. Additionally, a truly high-end headphone amplifier driven by cutting-edge THX AAA technology with patented feed-forward error correction results in infinitesimally low levels of noise, distortion, and power consumption to drive a no-compromise headphone listening experience.
Additional Features
  • Quad-core 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 processor
  • MQA support
  • Wireless Airplay 2 integration
  • Works with Siri, Alexa, and Google voice assistants
  • Wired RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet connection
  • IR remote with learning capability
  • 3.5mm IR input
  • 3.5mm 12V trigger output
  • Wired RCA subwoofer output
  • Wireless subwoofer connection via BluOS
  • Onboard touch controls and presets
UPC: 786357002187

Bluesound NODE X Specs

Inputs / Outputs
USB I/O
1 x USB-A 2.0 Female Output
Video I/O
1 x HDMI 2.0 Input
Audio I/O
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Optical Input (Combo Mini Toslink/3.5mm Analog)
1 x 2RCA Output
1 x TOSLINK Output
1 x RCA S/PDIF Output
1 x RCA Output
1 x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
Wireless
Wireless
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 
Bluetooth 5.0 
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz)
Bluetooth
5.0 Dual-Mode
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: BluOS Controller
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, Setup
*As of June, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Power
Power Source
AC Input (Included)
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Environmental
Environmental Protection
None
Physical
Color
Silver
Cable Length
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Dimensions
8.7 x 5.7 x 1.8" / 220 x 146 x 46 mm
Weight
2.4 lb / 1.1 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13 x 12.2 x 2.9"

Bluesound NODE X Reviews

Solid Upgrade from previous Version

By Steve
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-14

five stars. Bluesound improved the last version with a new DAC and head amp. A great deal and would have to spend a ton more to get better.

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