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White rectangular streamer with matte satin finish and touch control panel

Bluesound

Bluesound Node White 32-bit 384kHz Hi-Res Streamer

SKU CH-70NH-48JAR

A wireless multi-room streamer with a 1.8 GHz quad-core processor and 32-bit/384 kHz DAC for high-resolution audio playback

  • TypePro Audio - Systems
  • Quad-core 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 processor drives responsive multi-room streaming
  • 32-bit/384 kHz premium DAC design delivers high-resolution audio playback
  • HDMI eARC, optical and analog inputs connect TV and legacy sources
  • Optical, coaxial and USB audio outputs feed external DACs or amplifiers
  • MQA and hi-res audio streaming support unlocks studio-quality music files

Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 streamer

The Bluesound Node is a wireless multi-room Hi-Res music streamer built around a quad-core 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 processor. It targets audiophiles who want a dedicated network player for high-resolution streaming services and local library playback. The unit integrates a premium 32-bit/384kHz DAC design for direct connection to an amplifier or powered speakers. It suits listeners who prefer a single-box source with extensive digital and analogue connectivity.

HDMI eARC and USB audio output

The new HDMI eARC input lets the streamer receive high-bitrate audio from a compatible television for improved movie and gaming sound. Optical and analogue inputs add flexibility for legacy sources such as CD players or turntables with phono stages. A USB audio output enables connection to an external DAC, bypassing the internal converter when desired. Updated touch controls with proximity sensing replace physical buttons for a cleaner front panel.

32-bit 384kHz DAC headroom

The internal DAC handles PCM streams up to 32-bit/384kHz and supports MQA decoding for compatible streaming tiers. This headroom covers virtually all current high-resolution music formats without downsampling. The streamer is not designed for buyers who require multichannel home-theatre processing or analogue surround outputs. It also lacks built-in amplification, so a separate amplifier or active speakers are mandatory.

Highlights

  • Quad-core 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 processor drives responsive multi-room streaming
  • 32-bit/384 kHz premium DAC design delivers high-resolution audio playback
  • HDMI eARC, optical and analog inputs connect TV and legacy sources
  • Optical, coaxial and USB audio outputs feed external DACs or amplifiers
  • MQA and hi-res audio streaming support unlocks studio-quality music files

Specifications

TypePro Audio - Systems

Questions about this item

Will the DAC design or processor need replacement later?

The streamer uses a fixed 32-bit 384kHz DAC and a quad-core 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 processor; neither is user-replaceable.

What limits continuous playback first?

The HDMI eARC, optical and analog inputs feed the internal DAC at up to 32-bit 384kHz, so the DAC sample-rate ceiling is the first hard limit.

How much heat or noise does it produce running all day?

The low-power quad-core 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 processor runs cool with no fan, so the unit stays silent and only warm to the touch.

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