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Bluesound Node 2i Streamer

£195.00

Manufacturer : Bluesound
Model : Node 2i
Serial Number : K97N2iB25367
Packaging : Original
Accessories Included : Manual / Power Cable / Ethernet Cable / Schuko Power Cable
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SKU: K97N2iB25367 Category:
Description

This has to be one of the easiest and simplest ways to bring music into your home. Simply insert the Node 2i into your current system, connect it to your home network and hey presto you are able to take advantage of the full benefits of music streaming. Our unit is in very good condition, with one very small mark to the rear, and comes in original packaging with manual, mains cable, ethernet cable plus our usual 3 month warranty.
Bluesound Say….
The NODE 2i player brings the BluOS™ operating system to your existing stereo system, allowing you to tap into a totally new world of digital music discovery. Online streaming services, internet radio and even your own digital music library which is imprisoned on a computer, smartphone, or external drive (even a USB key) — the playback choices become infinite.
The NODE 2i wireless music streamer easily connects to any existing stereo system to unlock and discover a universe of audio streaming. The NODE 2i connects your audio gear to online streaming services, Internet radio and even your own digital music library. The NODE 2i brings high-res audio to any sound system.
Connect to any existing stereo amplifier, AV receiver, or powered audio system.
Featuring digital and analogue input/output options, headphone stereo mini jack, and subwoofer out.
Simple setup directly inside the user-friendly BluOS Controller app.
Access and stream Internet radio stations, cloud music services, and your own local music library to multiple Bluesound Players.
Dual band Wi-Fi and support for 2-way Bluetooth aptX HD ensures music playback without interruption.
Control music wirelessly with the intuitive BluOS Controller app.
Control it with the optional Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller
Connect Bluesound to your Amazon Echo with the skill in the Alexa app and use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to control Players around the home.
AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless stereo components throughout your house — all in sync.
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 decades-old stereo equipment. Whether it be an aging amplifier or a long-forgotten receiver, the NODE 2i will have your favourite components sounding better than the day you brought them home.
The NODE 2i has enhanced dual band Wi-Fi which provides best-in-class performance even in crowded airspace. With state-of-the-art Bluetooth® aptX® HD, the NODE 2i can easily support 24-bit streaming directly from your phone or tablet, as well as transmit studio-quality music to Bluetooth headphones and speakers. High-end DAC technology built into every Bluesound Player allows the NODE 2i to decode and stream MQA files in all their lossless glory.
Featuring an array of analogue and digital input and output options, the NODE 2i gives you infinite 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 favourite tracks from the source of your choice and hear it anywhere in the home.
With Airplay 2* built-in for easy integration into the Apple ecosystem, the NODE 2i is one of the most flexible streamers ever. 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.
Supported File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS – Hi-Res formats – FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
Native Sampling Rates: 32 – 192 kHz
Bit Depths: 16 – 24
Performance: SNR – 110dBA; Distortion, THD+N – 0.005%
DAC: 32-Bit, 192kHz
Supported Operating Systems: Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista 7-10, Apple Macintosh 7-10
Free Internet Radio: 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
Voice Control Integrations: Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant Skills
Integration Partners: Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, roon, Airplay 2
Album Art: JPG
Network: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45; Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual-band)
USB: 1 x Type-A port for connection to USB memory sticks (Fat32 or NTFS formatted) and supported peripherals: 1 x Type-B (mini) for product servicing
Audio Input: Combo – TOSLINK / 3.5mm
Audio Output: Analog RCA Stereo with FIXED option; Coaxial RCA; TOSLINK digital optical; Headphone 3.5mm Stereo; Subwoofer RCA
Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD wireless built-in
Bluetooth Connectivity: Two-Way (transmit & receive)
Power: Universal bi-pin AC Cord input (100 – 240AC)
Processor: ARM® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz
Weight: 1.12 kg
Dimensions: 220 (W) x 146 (D) x 46 (H) mm

Reviews

For a review from What Hi-Fi? magazine please click here