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Key Specs
Operating System Compatibility: Apple iOS, Android, Windows, Mac
Remote Control Included: false
General
Product Name: NODE 2
Brand: Bluesound
Model Number: NODE 2 WHI
Features
Smart Capable: true (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
Compatibility
Compatible Wireless Standard(s): Bluetooth, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N, Infrared (The wireless networking standard(s) the device is backwards compatible with. This includes networking protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (alphabetically ascending) and the Wi-Fi Alliance standard (numerically ascending), both of which provide high-throughput wireless local area networks (WLANs). Devices designed to work with specific standard(s) will be backwards compatible with previous versions but may not run at optimal performance when using earlier iterations.)
Interface(s): Ethernet, Other (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
Other
UPC: 5703120299396
Bluesound NODE 2: This media player lets you wirelessly stream music to your speaker system via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Ethernet, optical and analog audio inputs offer additional listening options. Learning IR controls let you use your existing remote.
Stream your favorite tunes: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, plus optical and analog audio inputs, let you listen to music from a variety of sources.
Learning IR controls: Learn the commands from your existing remote.
High-performance headphone and subwoofer outputs: Offer additional listening options.
Wireless connectivity: Wireless 802.11b/g/n allows fast and easy streaming.
Whats Included
NODE 2
Stereo RCA cables, mini audio-to-RCA, mini optical adapter, Ethernet cable, power cable
Customers value the NODE 2 Wireless Music Streaming Player's exceptional sound quality, with many praising its ability to deliver pleasing and high-fidelity audio for various streaming services and hi-fi systems. The ease of setup and user-friendly interface are also frequently highlighted as positive aspects. There were no negative customer comments reported.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent Sound Quality, App Could Be Improved
I migrated to this product from a Logitech Squeezebox Duet paired with a Peachtree Audio outboard DAC. My biggest apprehension prior to purchase was the many references to limitations in music library size on the BlueOS, whereas the Squeezebox has (presumably) no limit. As of late, there have been claims of people indexing over 100,000 tracks under the latest updates, so I took the plunge. There have been a couple of instances where I've needed to update the metadata for MP3 and FLAC files but on its own, the Node 2's indexing feature managed to locate over 80,000 tracks. As for the sound quality, it is fantastic! I am extremely impressed with the built-in DAC; as I am hearing increased dynamics, rhythm, a nicer presentation of vocals and a sweeter high end. The app might just take some getting used to but the way you navigate to store favorite albums and hop around in the program seems a bit clunky. Overall, though, I am very pleased and setup couldn't have been easier.
Sounds great and looks great. Initial setup is easy. My only issue is that some music files can hang up the music indexing routine. I spent a Saturday indexing 1 music folder at a time until I found the folder freezing up the Bluesound. I'm very happy with it.
I use this to stream my HD music. Unlike Sonos it is not limited 16 bit and 44khz. I passed on it last year as importing music and the software were no quite up to snuff. This year the software has improved and it automatically imports my Itunes library. Itunes the program will import 24 bit 96 0r 88 files in ALAC it just wont play them on Ipods.
I have my library on a NAS drive connected to my router. I can acces my music through my laptop, my phone or my ipad without turning my computer on.
This for those who like sound;if you just want to stream low res streaming sites or mp3's this is overkill