DETAILS
PRODUCT Bluesound Node (3rd Generation)
ORIGIN Canada/China
TYPE Plug-and-play streamer
WEIGHT 1kg
DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 220 x 46 x 146mm
FEATURES
Supports sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz
Internet radio
AirPlay 2; aptX HD Bluetooth
DISTRIBUTOR Sevenoaks Sound & Vision
WEBSITE bluesound.com
Bluesound’s extensive range of standalone components, augmented by the growing number that make use of the same BluOS operating system, occupies a key position in the market as its strength in depth is something most rivals can’t get near. The Node is a line-level streamer designed to attach to an existing amplifier. The matching Powernode offers the same front end with an amplifier on board for standalone use.
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