System Features
Variety of Sources
Intuitive Control

System Features

Node (N132): The Bluesound Node (N132) wireless music streamer lets you add BluOS high-resolution multiroom audio to your existing home entertainment system, while giving you access to internet radio and select online music services, Bluetooth & USB audio, as well as your computer's music library over a WiFi network. The Node (N132) wireless music streamer employs a state-of-the-art Quad-Core 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 processor and an industry-leading ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE DAC (digital-to-analog converter) with Hyperstream IV technology to deliver high-resolution audio playback (up to 24-bit/192kHz) with exceptional dynamics and ultra-low distortion. Featuring a simple and transparent signal path with a cleverly designed circuitry layout that uses efficiency and isolation to avoid unwanted noise and distortion, the Bluesound Node (N132) goes well beyond standard practices in the industry with meticulously fine-tuned engineering to deliver the most "true-to-source" audio from input to output.

BluOS Wireless High-Resolution Multiroom Audio: The Bluesound Node (N132) is part of the BluOS wireless high-resolution multiroom audio eco-system - consisting of powered speakers, soundbar speakers, amplifiers, players, and hard-drives. The BluOS wireless high-resolution multiroom audio ecosystem uses your home's wired or wireless network to connect multiple Bluesound products and play your music in perfect sync, or different music simultaneously, anywhere in your home. Using advanced technologies, BluOS can wirelessly transmit lossless music up to 24-bit/192kHz at ultra-fast speeds with no lag and zero loss in sound quality.

• Compatible Multiroom Audio Sources: The following audio sources can be used for multiroom audio playback - internet radio (including TuneIn & iHeart Radio); online music services (including Tidal, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer, Slacker, and Napster); Bluetooth & USB audio, as well as music libraries (from computers and NAS drives).
• Number of BluOS Zones: Up to 16 Bluesound devices can be connected in a strictly wireless environment. Demonstrated practice has shown that you can create up to 8 groups of 8 Bluesound devices or 4 groups of 16 Bluesound devices. If you want to connect more than 16 Bluesound devices, you will need to connect the Bluesound devices to your network using a wired connection. BluOS can then control up to 64 devices in a strictly wired environment.

Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The Bluesound Node (N132) can be connected to your home network and Internet provider via a hardwired Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 jack connector or wireless 2.4/5GHz dual-band WiFi 802.11ac connection. The 5GHz WiFi band offers a faster and more reliable connection with fewer interruptions and dropouts. Either network/internet connection allows you to stream music libraries from your Windows or Mac computer and NAS drive (such as the Bluesound Vault 2i, sold separately); as well as stream select online music services and internet radio.

• Wired Ethernet Setup: A wired connection to the network is simple and requires no setup. If you wish to use the wired connection, simply connect the Node (N132) directly to your router or home network using an Ethernet cable (sold separately).
• Wireless WiFi Setup: A wireless connection allows you to place your BluOS Player virtually anywhere inside your home, but does require setup through the BluOS app on your Apple iOS or Android device. If you are on a Windows PC (7/8/10/11) or Apple MacOS computer, you'll use Bluesound's web browser based application. You'll be walked you through the set-up process step-by-step.

High Resolution Audio: High-resolution audio tracks are either 24-bit/96kHz or 24-bit/192kHz, and contain up to 6.5x more data than standard CDs, letting you hear all the detail of your favorite music in superior quality. With full support for hi-res audio, you can stream WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WMA-Lossless, MQA music files over your home's WiFi network or directly from a connected USB mass storage class device. The Bluesound system also supports compressed music files such as MP3, AAC, WMA and OGG. Bluesound has been designed to work with today's larger music collections, and has indexed libraries up to 200,000 songs in demonstrated practice (this will depend on the music's metadata & artwork). Bluesound also offers gapless playback by default for all supported file music types.

MQA (Master Quality Authenticated): Bluesound is the first wireless multiroom audio system to support MQA (Master Quality Authenticated). MQA is a revolutionary end-to-end technology that captures and delivers master quality audio in a file that's small enough to stream or download. Bluesound worked closely with MQA to implement technology inside each Bluesound component to ensure the listener will hear MQA encoded music and streams exactly like the source and the way the artist intended you to hear it when it was approved in the studio.

Dirac Live Ready: With Dirac Live Room Correction as an available upgrade (purchase required), you can use sophisticated room correction technology and measure room acoustics to eliminate standing waves, reverberations, and other unwanted distortions. Dirac Live analyzes the acoustic properties of a room, such as size, shape, and any objects that might affect sound waves. Using a calibration kit and high sensitivity microphone (sold separately) to measure sound output, Dirac Live identifies anomalies and distortions, and then optimizes the sound from your speakers to counteract these irregularities and ensure the best listening experience. With Dirac Live Room Correction, you'll achieve enhanced sound clarity, accurate imaging/staging, a more prominent sweet spot, more profound and tighter bass.

• You'll need to purchase the Dirac Live Room Correction software and download it on your Windows or macOS computer connected to a home network with Internet.
• You'll also need a calibration kit with a high-sensitivity mic (such as the Bluesound Calibration Kit - sold separately).
• In addition, make sure the Bluesound product is connected to the same home network as your computer and has the latest BluOS firmware/software update installed.

Audio Settings: The Node (N132) offers a variety of audio settings that can be accessed through the BluOS Controller app on your compatible Apple iOS or Android OS device, as well a Windows PC or MacOS computer.

• Tone Control: You can manually adjust the player's Bass & Treble output levels.
• Replay Gain: Use this feature to configure consistent volume levels between tracks. Select Track Gain to use the track gain value from the song's metadata to have the current tacks volume be more consistent with other tracks, select Album Gain to use the album gain value from the metadata to provide a consistent volume level between all audio tracks on a particular album, or select Smart Gain to allow BluOS to automatically choose between track gain and album gain values to provides the best replay gain option for your current listening.
• Output Mode: You select the type of Output Mode for the Node (N132). Choose Left/Right to output only the left or right audio channel from the player, choose Mono to output only single channel audio from the unit, or select Stereo to output both left and right audio channels from the player.
• Fixed Output Level: By default, the output level of the Node (N132) is variable. You can set the output level to the fixed maximum level and use your connected amplifier (not the player or BluOS app) to control volume level.
• Audio Clock Trim: Enable the Audio Clock Trim feature to reduce jitter and increase audio clock timing precision when bypassing the player's internal DAC and using and external DAC.

Headphone Amplifier: With the Bluesound Node (N132) you'll experience lifelike headphone listening thanks to built-in THX AAA headphone technology, providing the most linear response and minimal distortion for exceptional clarity. A 1/4" (6.3mm) headphone jack is located on the front-panel to connect your high-performance headphones. The unit's analog & digital output will be muted when headphones are connected.

Analog & Digital Outputs: The Bluesound Node (N132) provides analog & digital outputs to connect to your existing home entertainment system, There is an analog RCA stereo output, plus one optical (toslink) digital output and one coax (S/PDIF) digital output to connect the player to your home's existing audio system. Connecting the optical or coax digital output will bypass the player's internal DAC.

Wireless & Wired Sub Output: You can add up to two Bluesound wireless powered subwoofers (sold separately) to the Node (N132) network player for bigger bass response. The Node (N132) also features a mono-RCA subwoofer output for adding a powered sub. You can only use one these types of sub outputs (not both). The wired and wireless subwoofer output features an adjustable low pass crossover that can be set Off or On in the BluOS Controller App.

• Subwoofer Crossover Off: The subwoofer low pass crossover is fixed at 80Hz, while the main outputs are full-range.
• Subwoofer Crossover On: The subwoofer low pass crossover is adjustable from 40 to 200Hz, while the main outputs are high-passed above the low-pass crossover point setting.

AC Power: The Bluesound Node (N132) operates off of standard household current using its internal power supply and the supplied 6' detachable AC power cord.

Mounting Options: The Bluesound Node (N132) can simply rest on a table-top, shelf, stand, or other piece of furniture. On the bottom-panel of the Node (N132) there is a rubber cover hiding two keyhole slots that can be used to wall-mount the player. Simply remove the cover to reveal these slots and use the cover as a guide for screw placement, by flipping it over and affixing it against the wall (mounting screws are not included).

Variety Of Sources

Online Music Services: Many popular music streaming services and internet radio apps are built right into BluOS, giving you an all-access pass to millions of songs and the freedom to listen to everything you want to hear. Using the BluOS Controller app, you can instantly discover and enjoy millions of songs from your existing music services, tune in to your favorite internet radio stations and podcasts from around the world, or access and listen to the music collections stored on your smartphone, tablet or laptop on any and Bluesound in your home. Subscription and purchase fees will apply to online music services.

• Amazon Music: Listen to millions of songs, thousands of playlists, and ad-free personalized stations with Amazon Prime & Unlimited Music. With the addition of Amazon Music HD, you will now be able to play Ultra HD music (24-bit/48kHz to 192kHz) on supported Bluesound devices from the BluOS App when choosing Amazon Music. An Amazon Music (Prime, Unlimited, or HD) subscription will be required
• Qobuz: Qobuz offers the biggest catalog of Hi-Fi and Hi-Res albums in the world, both for new releases and specialized genres. For hundreds of thousands of albums, Qobuz includes all the information you need to recreate the appeal of a real CD - the names of musicians, producers, lyrics (everything you need to know to appreciate your favorite albums). Qobuz offers MP3, CD, and Hi-Res quality subscriptions.
• Pandora: Pandora gives you a personalized listening experience that continually evolves with your music taste. Create stations from your favorite songs, artists or genres, search or browse to find recommended stations for your mood or activity, and discover podcasts that speak to you. From hip-hop and pop to rock and country, Pandora lets you play your favorite artists and stay up to date on today's top hits and releases
• SiriusXM: SiriusXM Internet Radio is accessible through the BluOS app and lets you listen to over a 100 channels of commercial-free music, talk radio, news, sports, entertainment, and more. Subscription fees will apply.
• TuneIn: The Bluesound system includes access to thousands of free internet radio streams from all corners of the globe via the TuneIn internet radio service. Just select the TuneIn logo from the main Music menu and browse among the thousands of stations neatly organized into popular categories and select a station that appeals to your mood.
• iHeart Radio: iHeart Radio is a free, all-in-one digital radio and music streaming service that lets you listen to thousands of live stations from across the country and allows you to create personalized custom stations featuring songs from the artist you select and similar music.
• Napster: Napster is a streaming music subscription service that allows you to play the full-length songs you choose on demand from a collection of over 10 million songs, without ads and without having to purchase or download the music.
• Slacker: Get the sound quality that you deserve with the new Slacker music library available in high-quality AAC audio on Bluesound. Listen to music streams at a bit-rate of 320kbps and enjoy all your favorite Slacker stations in pristine MP3-quality.
• Deezer: Deezer lets you explore millions of online music tracks, and discover artists and songs you'll love with personalized recommendations from the Deezer Editors. Bluesound even supports Deezer HiFi for lossless quality.
• Other Services: Other online music services include HighResAudio, Murfie, JUKE, KKBox, SoundMachine, and more.

Spotify & Tidal: The Bluesound Node (N132) with BluOS provides access to Spotify and Tidal online music services directly from their respective apps on your smartphone or tablet device.

• Spotify Connect: If you subscribe to a free or paid Spotify subscription and have the Spotify App on your Apple iOS or Android smartphone, you can stream Spotify to the Bluesound system using Spotify Connect. Spotify is a digital music service that gives you on-demand access to one of the largest music libraries in the world. Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage, and share music with your friends. You can browse music by artist, album, track, or most popular; and create your own music library with customized playlists.
• TIDAL Connect: The integration of Tidal Connect will enable Tidal users to instantly select and wirelessly stream music to the Bluesound device from within the Tidal app (for Apple iOS and Android OS). TIDAL is a global streaming service that offers millions of songs in CD & Hi-Res sound quality.

Computer Audio: The BluOS wireless multiroom audio system by Bluesound lets you easily connect and share your music collection from a computer or network-attached storage drive and access up to 200,000 tracks for wireless streaming. The BluOS wireless music system will pull music from an existing digital music library across the network on your Windows PC, Mac computer, or NAS drive using Windows or SMB File Sharing (SAMBA) and the BluOS Controller app for Windows (Vista-up) & Mac (OS X 10.15-up). However, File Sharing is not enabled by default on Windows or Mac. You will have to manually alter these settings in your computer's menu system.

AirPlay 2: With AirPlay 2, you'll be able to stream just about any sound (including music, books, podcasts and more) from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the Bluesound system - all in sync. You can even watch movies and videos from Netflix or YouTube on your Apple device while streaming the audio through to the Bluesound system. AirPlay 2 also gives you more options for control, including using Siri voice assistance. If you are an Apple Music subscriber and add the Node (N132) to the Apple Home App on your iPhone or iPad, you can use your iOS device or HomePod to say things like - "Hey Siri, play jazz in the Living Room" or "Hey Siri, turn up the volume in the Kitchen." You can even group AirPlay 2 compatible Bluesound products with older Bluesound products in the BluOS App to add AirPlay 2 compatibility to your entire BluOS system.

Roon Ready: Roon Ready network devices (such as Bluesound) have Roon's streaming technology built-in, and are certified by Roon Labs to provide the highest level of quality and performance in network streaming. Roon is a feature rich music library and playback application that compiles all the music files available to your network and makes them easily available to play across all other Roon enabled audio devices in your home. Roon manages digital music files (including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, and MQA) collected on hard drives and networked storage. It can also watch your iTunes library, and optionally integrate with the Tidal and Qobuz music streaming services. Roon is available for mobile, laptop or desktop devices. When you open the Roon app, it will display your complete audio library together with its metadata and artwork along with all the Roon enabled devices around your house. Simply select the music you wish to play and the Bluesound product or other Roon device in which you want to hear it on.

Bluetooth Audio Streaming: The Bluesound Node (N132) offers built-in Bluetooth 5.2 with two-way wireless communication and support for aptX Adaptive. You'll be able to wirelessly stream high-quality audio from your smartphone, tablet, or computer to the Node (N132) . You'll also be able to use the Node (N132) as a source and wirelessly stream its audio content to a set of Bluetooth headphones (sold separately).

• aptX Adaptive: Qualcomm's aptX Adaptive is designed to provide a seamless Bluetooth wireless audio experience with dynamic low latency, adaptive bit-rate, and HD quality audio.
• Two-Way Communication: The Node (N132) offers two-way Bluetooth, featuring both Receive and Transmit functionality. Receive capability allows you to wirelessly stream from your device to the Node (N132). The Transmit capability means you can also use the Node (N132) as a source and what your are listening to via Bluetooth to a pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones (sold separately).

USB Port: The Bluesound Node (N132) features a USB-A 2.0 port that can be used as either an input for USB media playback or as an output to transfer its audio to a high-quality DAC (digital-to-analog converter).

• Input Mode: The USB-A port can be directly connected to a USB mass storage class (MSC) device; such as a thumbdrive or external HDD. USB hard disk drives that require more than 0.5A of power will require a separate power supply. The unit's USB port supports music playback from these compatible USB devices formatted in FAT 32 or NTFS. Not only can USB audio be played back on the Node (N132) , but can also be wirelessly distributed to the rest of your Bluesound components throughout your home for multiroom playback.
• Output Mode: The USB-A port can also be used as an output to transfer audio from the Node (N132) to a higher quality DAC (digital-to-analog converter), bypassing the player's internal DAC.. When connecting an external DAC via USB, the USB-A output mode is automatically enabled. The unit's analog and digital outputs are disabled when utilizing USB Output mode.

HDMI eARC: The Bluesound Node (N132) features an HDMI eARC jack to connect the wireless music streamer to your TV's HDMI eARC or ARC input. The wireless music streamer's eARC jack supports 2ch PCM and Dolby Digital audio (up to 24-bit/192kHz). It is not compatible with DTS and other multichannel audio formats. Audio from the HDMI eARC jack can be played back at the Node (N132) and wirelessly distributed to other Bluesound components in your home for multiroom playback. The HDMI eARC jack does not support video.

Optical/Analog Input: The Node (N132) is outfitted with a 3.5mm Aux input which can be used as analog or digital connection. As an analog input, simply connect a stereo minijack audio cable from your analog source to the Node (N132)'s Aux input. As a digital input, use the included 3.5mm-to-Optical adapter along with an optical digital cable (sold separately) to connect your digital source to the Node (N132)'s Aux input. As an analog or digital input, the unit's Aux input supports 2ch PCM audio (not Dolby Digital or DTS). Audio from the Optical/Analog Aux input can be played back at the Node (N132) and wirelessly distributed to other Bluesound components in your home for multiroom playback.

Intuitive Control

BluOS Controller App: The free BluOS Controller app (for Apple iOS, Android OS, Windows PC, and MacOS) turns your compatible mobile device or computer into a full-featured wireless remote control for the Node (N132) and the BluOS wireless multiroom audio system. The BluOS Controller app on your compatible device uses your home's WiFi network to connect with Bluesound devices, so you can play all the music you love anywhere in your home for a wireless multiroom music experience. Get on-demand access to your music libraries on your home network, stream live Internet radio from almost any place in the world, or listen to one of the many music services available on Bluesound, all from the palm of your hand with the easy-to-use BluOS Controller app.

• Home Screen: Content on the Home screen is dynamic and based on user behavior. It offers quick access to Most Used music services and source inputs, as well as saved Presets, Recent Stations, Recently Played, and created BluOS Playlists.
• Now Playing: The Now Playing Screen provides playback control like Play/Pause and Previous/Next track, along with song/artist/alum information (including album art). It also shows the icon of the music service, as well as music quality indicator (bit-depth/sampling-rate).
• Music Services: All music services and inputs are available from this screen of the app. It is also here where new music services can be added or removed. In addition, you can create quick access to specific source inputs.
• Players Page: Use the Player page of the BluOS Controller app to manage the player's volume, grouping between other Bluesound products, and customized audio settings.
• Search & Find: Use Search page of the app to find content from available services available on Bluesound. You can search by artist, album, song, shows, or playlists. It will also save the last 10 search items for quicker access.
• Settings Menu: The Settings Menu offers Alarms, Sleep Timers, Audio Adjustments (like Bass & Treble), as well as Online Support, Firmware Upgrades, Diagnostics, and more.

Alexa BluVoice Skills: Using BluVoice Skills and an Amazon Alexa device (sold separately), you can use your voice to access your music libraries on your local network, select presets from online music services, control music playback functions such as Play/Pause/Skip, adjust volume levels, play music in different rooms, and even group rooms together. Each Alexa voice command will need to start with the phrase "Alexa, ask BluVoice to" or "Alexa, tell BluVoice to". Alexa Skills for BluOS will need to be set up through the Amazon Alexa app (for Apple iOS or Android OS).

• The Bluesound device does not feature a built-in microphone and requires a separate Alexa device (sold separately) for voice control.
• Click here for more information regarding Alexa setup and voice commands.

Top-Panel Touch Controls: The Node (N132) offers top-panel touch controls to operate basic playback functions like Volume Up/Down, Play/Pause, Previous/Next Track, and Presets (up to 5). These presets need to be first configured using the presets menu in the BluOS App. The top-panel touch controls feature a proximity sensor, so the control panel automatically lights up as your hand gets close to the Node (N132).

Remote Control: The Bluesound RC1 remote gives you convenient control over the Node (N132) and other Bluesound speakers and components. Its streamlined button layout and dedicated controls let you easily control playback without having to use the BluOS Controller app on your smartphone or tablet. Plus, with the Bluesound RC1 remote control, you can set-up and program up to 10 presets inside the BluOS Controller app and enjoy your favorite albums, playlists, and radio stations with a single touch of the remote. The player's IR receiver is hidden behind the front-panel glass.

IR Input: An infrared extender (sold separately) can be connected the unit's IR input (3.5mm) to allow for programmable learning remotes to control volume and source selection when the Node (N132) is stored in a way that the front-panel IR sensor is not visible.

12V Trigger Output: The 12V trigger output (3.5mm) can be used to control or activate other external device equipped with a corresponding 12V trigger input.

Custom Integration: Bluesound offers seamless integration with some of today's most innovative 3rd-party smart-home control systems such as Control4, Crestron, Lutron, ELAN, RTI, and more.