Bluesound - NODE 2i Streaming Media Player - White
User rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars with 9 reviews.
4.3(9 Reviews)- 2 Expert Reviews
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Description
Features
Wireless music streaming
Play your favorite music from online streaming services, Internet radio, and even your own digital music library held on a computer, smartphone, or external drive, or play different music simultaneously to any Bluesound speaker in any room.
Works with Amazon Alexa
Connection with your Amazon Echo allows you to use Amazon's Alexa voice assistant to control players around the home.
BluOS Controller app
Seamlessly access and share your digital music library and stream it in studio-quality sound to multiple rooms in your home from Android or iOS devices.
1GHz ARM Cortex-9 dual-core processor
Ensures that your lossless high-resolution music playback is flawless, with precision and clarity.
Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX technology
You can enjoy pure wireless CD-like quality sound whenever and wherever you choose, including with compatible Bluetooth headphones.
High-speed wireless connectivity
Built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi connects to the Internet through your wireless home network (wireless router required and sold separately).
Compatible with most Hi-Fi systems
Provides connection to any existing stereo amplifier, AV receiver, or powered audio system.
Apple® AirPlay support
With AirPlay, stream directly from your Apple devices or ask Siri to play your favorites from Apple Music throughout your home.
Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet connection. Some services may require a subscription.
What's Included
- Bluesound NODE 2i Streaming Media Player
- 2 x AC power cords (Europe & North America)
- Ethernet Cable
- Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
- Toslink Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
- Owner's manual
Key Specs
- Input(s)3.5mm audio, Ethernet, Toslink optical, USB Type A
- Works WithAmazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Siri
General
- Product NameNODE 2i Streaming Media Player
- BrandBluesound
- Model NumberNODE 2I WHI
- ColorWhite
- Color CategoryWhite
Audio
- High Resolution AudioYes
- Minimum Frequency Response32 hertz
- Maximum Frequency Response192 kilohertz
- Maximum Sampling Rate Supported192
- Audio Formats SupportedAAC, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, MQA, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, WMA
- Number Of Speakers0
Feature
- App-ControlledYes
- Streaming ServicesSpotify, TIDAL, TuneIn, iHeartRadio
- Wireless Music Service(s)Slacker Radio, Spotify, iHeartRadio
- Adjustable ControlsVolume
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi Built-inYes
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
- WirelessYes
- Output(s)3.5mm audio, Coaxial digital audio, RCA, Toslink optical
- Ethernet InputYes
Dimension
- Product Height1.8 inches
- Product Width8.7 inches
- Product Depth5.7 inches
- Product Weight2.45 pounds
Included
- Additional Accessories Included2 x AC power cords (Europe & North America), Ethernet cable, stereo RCA to RCA cable, Toslink optical to 3.5mm mini adaptor
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year
Compatibility
- Works WithAmazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Siri
Other
- UPC5703120291659
Customer rating
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 9 reviews
(9 Reviews)Cons mentioned
Looks like there aren't enough negative mentions yet.
Expert rating
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Wish I purchased sooner!
Posted .Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I purchased this after owning Sonos products for a decade, with the main reason being the desire to stream hi-res music (using Tidal as my primary source). Overall, I am very happy with this and only regret not buying it sooner. I like the software, interface more than Sonos. My biggest concern was the software, specifically the poor reviews (as of writing) the app has on the Android and iOS stores. After using it heavily on both an iPhone and Samsung tablet, I am happy to report not only has it been perfectly stable, but I prefer it to the Sonos app. Yes, there are a few small ergonomic things I would like to see improved, but we are talking about the small flaws (or decisions) you find in everything - nothing that gets in the way of finding, listening to your music. My biggest gripe with the software is for files on your local drive, it will 'double count' tracks in an album if you happen to have copies elsewhere. This can be mitigated by navigating directly to the folder you want to play. Again, small quirks, not major issues that get in the way of finding, listening to your music. The hardware is very nice. I appreciate the physical buttons on the unit, the extensive port selection, tons of included cables, great build quality, and NOT having an external power supply (no 'wall wart' to deal with). I can't comment on sound quality, as I run it into an external DAC (using the digital coax output), so all I can validate is this device is happy to support hi-res music, and pass it to my DAC (where it sounds great). If you have no idea what that means, don't worry, professional reviewers have validated this unit sounds VERY good by itself (without using extras)! Perfect? No. But nothing is going to be. What you get is an extremely-competent streamer that handles all of the common hi-res formats and lets you find, play them easily. There is a lot to like and only a few very small quirks which ultimately do not impact the use of this device.
This review is from Bluesound - NODE 2i Streaming Media Player - Black
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Features
Quality2 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use2 out of 5Rating 1 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Underwhelming app, uninspiring sound.
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality2 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use2 out of 5I'll start this by saying views and opinions on hifi gear are completely subjective - much like wine tasting so your experience could be completely different. After a month using the Bluesound it's getting sent back. After trying really hard to like it, I spent a weekend with a friend in his studio extensively listening via bluesound and multiple other audio streaming devices, couple of TVs, PC, Raspbery Pis with various USB & hat DAC's and more... I wanted the BlueSound to be 'so good' based on the reviews, but was very underwhelmed. We were using reference equipment and dedicated switching to seamlessly flip between speakers/amps/dacs/sources... As scientific as possible, but still subjective. Delivery from the DAC was very uninspiring, and bypassing the DAC did not reproduce an exciting experience so 'something' is happening in that black box. A minor point, the app is lacking functionality - downright frustrating at times, but I could have lived with that if the audio reproduction was 'better'. I really wanted it to work, but unfortunately it wasn't for me.
This review is from Bluesound - NODE 2i Streaming Media Player - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality2 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use2 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rating 3 out of 5 stars with 1 review
No timer
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Just one complaint like to fall sleep with music and let the timer go off in unit but no luck here timer does not work at all But other than the unit is all good
This review is from Bluesound - NODE 2i Streaming Media Player - Black
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Node 2i
|Posted .Owned for 2 months when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Never heard music with such clarity. Not very good at writing reviews, never heard voices music such emotional and clarity
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great Product
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityThis is a great product! I had an Apple AirPort Express for many years to stream my music to my stereo. It went out and they don’t make them anymore and I had tried several Bluetooth products but none of the worked very well...some quality, some distance issues. So I have been researching fo a high quality product for steaming Spotify and this is it. It was an easy set and it works great. The sound quality is very impressive. I highly recommend this product. It’s worth the price.
This review is from Bluesound - NODE 2i Streaming Media Player - Black
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Top notch streamer.
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Sound qualityGreat sound. Easy to install. Solid build. Price just right.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Pros mentioned:Sound qualityRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Streamer
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Pros mentioned:Sound qualityI’ve grown to like it. Once broken in the sound improves. The ap gets great reviews but I think it could be improved alot. I also don't like that there is no power switch do it is on all the time. Streaming seems good and it sounds about the same as a cd. Note however, I use my cd dac which improved the sound .
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Sound qualityRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great Streamer
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Sound qualityGreat network streamer, quality sound and great software app. Use with tidal hifi and no disappointment.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5
What experts are saying
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
(2 Reviews)- techhive.comRating, 4.5 out of 54.5Jonathan Takiff on November 20, 2020Bluesound Node 2i review: This high-fidelity music streamer sits at the top of its classAdd your own amp and speakers and you'll have a killer audio system on a reasonable budget.Full Review
- Hi-Fi ChoiceHi-Fi Choice on August 20, 2019Bluesound Powernode 2iOne of a selection of updated models unveiled in October last year, the next-gen Powernode 2i is part of Bluesound's Node subset range, which includes the Node 2i streamer (£499) and the Vault 2i server/player (£1,099). The Powernode 2i is perhapsFull Review
Q: QuestionWill this work with a Naim NAC 112x pre-amp, and Naim NAP 150x power amp ? thank you
Asked by Eargo.
Q: QuestionWhat is the DAC used in this device?
Asked by Darren0162.
- A:Answer Not all DAC are designed to produce a good quality of music. Take for example your computer’s DAC. they’ve been designed to convert digital to analog at a good enough that it produces music so you can plug in your headphones. If you value really good quality of music, invest more into affordable or high end DAC systems. I’d advise use youtube to understand more about DACs.
Answered by Eddy