{"product_id":"bluesound-node-n132","title":"Bluesound NODE (N132)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePerformance High-Resolution Music Streamer \u0026amp; Preamp | Brisbane HiFi Audio Specialist\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBluesound NODE (N132)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the updated 2024 generation of Bluesound’s acclaimed NODE music streamer, positioned between the compact NODE NANO and flagship NODE ICON. Maintaining the compact form factor, proximity-sensitive touch controls, and versatile connectivity of the NODE platform, the N132 introduces upgraded internal components for enhanced digital audio performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around an \u003cstrong\u003eESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e, integrated \u003cstrong\u003eTHX AAA™ headphone amplification\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eDirac Live Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e room correction support, the NODE N132 provides a versatile high-resolution streaming solution for stereo systems, active loudspeakers, and dedicated headphone setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Brisbane HiFi, we recommend the \u003cstrong\u003eBluesound NODE (N132)\u003c\/strong\u003e for audiophiles looking to add high-resolution streaming, room correction, and premium headphone connectivity to an existing HiFi system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Audio Engineering Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpgraded ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DAC Circuitry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NODE N132 combines the \u003cstrong\u003eESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e with redesigned audiophile-grade circuitry to provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution digital conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved signal clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHX AAA™ Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated \u003cstrong\u003eTHX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA™)\u003c\/strong\u003e stage provides clean, low-noise headphone amplification through the front-panel \u003cstrong\u003e6.35 mm (1\/4\") output\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to accommodate a wide range of headphones with high-quality, low-distortion output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirac Live Ready Room Correction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware support for \u003cstrong\u003eDirac Live\u003c\/strong\u003e allows compatible systems to be calibrated for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoom modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoundary interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response irregularities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Dirac Live license and compatible measurement microphone are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI eARC TV \u0026amp; 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