Bluesound Node Wireless Music Streamer (N132)

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The updated Bluesound Node (N132): an ESS ES9039Q2M DAC, THX AAA headphone amplifier technology, HDMI eARC, Dirac Live Ready room correction, AirPlay 2 and BluOS multi-room streaming for an existing stereo system.

Bluesound describes this Node as the original wireless hi-res streamer, re-engineered with new components and circuitry. It adds a full-size headphone output, DSD playback and Dolby Digital decoding over HDMI eARC. This listing covers the black and white finishes.

DAC

ESS ES9039Q2M

Inputs

HDMI eARC, optical/analogue combo

Outputs

RCA, optical, coaxial, USB

Headphones

6.3 mm, THX AAA

Streaming

BluOS, AirPlay 2, Roon Ready

Size

220 x 46 x 146 mm

Why you will love it

A re-engineered DAC and circuitry

Bluesound says the Node uses an improved ESS ES9039Q2M DAC with circuitry designed to reduce jitter and interference. It lists a signal-to-noise ratio of -118 dB and THD+N of 0.0007%.

The Node plays files up to 192kHz at 16 to 24 bit, plus DSD256, in formats including FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, ALAC and MP3.

Rear of the Bluesound Node showing HDMI eARC and outputs

Connect your TV and your stereo

Inputs are HDMI eARC and a combo mini TOSLINK and 3.5 mm analogue input. Outputs are analogue RCA stereo, coaxial, optical and USB, plus a 12 V trigger output.

Bluesound lists Dolby Digital for multi-channel audio and a built-in IR learning sensor so that your own remote can control it. Five programmable presets sit on a proximity-sensing touch panel.

THX AAA headphone output

A full-size 6.3 mm (1/4 inch) jack uses THX AAA headphone amplifier technology. Bluesound lists output power of 160 mW into 16 ohms, 230 mW into 32 ohms, 53 mW into 250 ohms and 22 mW into 600 ohms.

Dirac Live ready

The Node is Dirac Live Ready. Bluesound says Dirac Live Room Correction is an available upgrade and a calibration kit with a microphone is also needed, sold separately by Bluesound.

Dirac Live works on the RCA analogue output and the optical and coaxial digital outputs. Bluesound notes that the USB output does not support it.

BluOS, multi-room and Bluetooth

The BluOS app brings 23 or more music services, internet radio and your own files together. Bluesound lists AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect (with Spotify Lossless support), TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect and Roon Ready.

Connect over dual-band Wi-Fi 5 or gigabit Ethernet and group the Node with other Bluesound players. Bluetooth 5.2 works two-way, so it can receive audio and send it to Bluetooth headphones or speakers.

Is it right for you?

A great fit if you…

Have a stereo amplifier or powered speakers and want to add streaming
Want HDMI eARC from a TV into the same streamer
Want a headphone output with THX AAA technology
Plan to add Dirac Live room correction

Worth knowing

Dirac Live is a separate upgrade and needs a calibration microphone kit
Dirac Live does not work on the USB output
It has RCA outputs only, with no balanced XLR; the Node Icon adds XLR
Control is through the BluOS app or the touch controls on the unit

Build your system

The Node sends audio to an amplifier or powered speakers. Bluesound lists a wireless subwoofer output to its Pulse Sub+.

Other Nodes: Compare the Bluesound Node Nano and the Bluesound Node Icon
Subwoofer: Add the Bluesound Pulse Sub+ wirelessly
Amplifier: Connect to a stereo amplifier
More from Bluesound: See the Bluesound range

Specifications

Audio

DAC	ESS ES9039Q2M
Signal-to-noise ratio	-118 dB
Distortion	THD+N 0.0007%
Native sampling rates	Up to 192 kHz
Bit depth	16 - 24
DSD support	DSD256
Multi-channel formats	Dolby Digital
File formats	MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS; high-quality: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
Headphone output power	160 mW / 16 ohm; 230 mW / 32 ohm; 53 mW / 250 ohm; 22 mW / 600 ohm
Dirac Live output support	Analogue RCA stereo; digital optical and coaxial (not USB)

Streaming and control

Operating system	BluOS
Music services	23+ music services and internet radio
Third-party integrations	AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready
Network file sharing	SMB, up to 200,000 files
Voice control	Amazon Alexa skills
Control systems	Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron, Josh.ai
Processor	ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core, 1.8 GHz per core

Connections

Audio output	Analogue RCA stereo (fixed option); USB Audio 2.0 (Type A)
Digital outputs	Coaxial (RCA), TOSLINK optical
Inputs	HDMI eARC; combo mini TOSLINK / 3.5 mm stereo
Headphone output	6.3 mm stereo
Subwoofer output	RCA x 1; wireless to Pulse Sub+
Ethernet	RJ45, gigabit
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
Bluetooth	5.2, two-way (transmit and receive)
USB input	Type A (FAT32), external storage
IR and trigger	3.5 mm IR input; front-panel IR sensor with remote learning; 12 V trigger out
Power	Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100 - 240 V AC)

Controls and physical

Controls	5 touch presets, play/pause, touch slider volume, proximity sensor
Model version	N132
Dimensions (W x H x D)	220 x 46 x 146 mm
Weight	1.09 kg
Finish	Black or white, matte satin paint

Specifications from Bluesound's Node product page, checked November 2026.

What is in the box

Node
120 V AC and 230 V AC power cords
Stereo RCA to RCA cable
Ethernet cable
Mini jack to TOSLINK adaptor
Safety guide
Quick setup guide
Dirac Live Ready info card

Questions people ask

Does the Node have HDMI?

Yes. It has an HDMI eARC input for a TV, and Bluesound lists Dolby Digital.

Does it have a headphone output?

Yes. A full-size 6.3 mm jack with THX AAA headphone amplifier technology.

Does it include Dirac Live?

No. It is Dirac Live Ready. Dirac Live is an upgrade and needs a calibration kit, sold separately.

What outputs does it have?

Analogue RCA stereo, coaxial, optical and USB audio outputs.

Does it work with AirPlay 2 and Roon?

Yes. Bluesound lists AirPlay 2 and Roon Ready, plus Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect.

Which colours does it come in?

Black and white.