Node
BluesoundReleased Sep 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Oct 30, 2026
Stream music effortlessly with versatile connectivity, room correction, and a powerful headphone amp. The Bluesound Node scores 84/100 based on 8 expert reviews in the music streamers category. Coverage includes reviews from Futureaudiophile, Soundstagesimplifi, Moon-audio, and Hometheaterhifi.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 8 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 72 (Audiosciencereview) to 92 (Futureaudiophile) — a 20-point spread. Audiosciencereview tends to score critically across our dataset.
Average of 8 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Versatile connectivity(6)
- Easy to use(5)
- Room correction(5)
- Good value(3)
- Powerful headphone amp(3)
Cons
- Non-touchscreen display(2)
- Dirac Live requires license(2)
8 Publication Reviews
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The Bluesound Node 2024 is a high-performance music streamer that combines an exceptional user interface with significant hardware upgrades and game-changing room correction capabilities.
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The 2024 Bluesound Node is a highly recommended streaming preamp that offers significant upgrades over its predecessor, most notably through its transformative Dirac Live room correction and a powerfu...
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The Bluesound NODE ICON is a high-end flagship streamer that significantly upgrades the series with a balanced DAC design, a vivid display, and powerful headphone amplification.
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The Bluesound Node Icon is a top-tier network streamer that delivers exceptional audio performance and elegant design, though it lacks a physical remote and advanced screen customization.
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The Bluesound Node Nano is a highly recommended, budget-friendly streamer that delivers impressive sound quality and a seamless user experience via the BluOS app.
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The Bluesound Node is a highly recommended, versatile music streamer that offers impressive sonic neutrality and a strong feature set, making it an excellent upgrade for both modern and vintage audio ...
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The Bluesound Node 2i is a versatile, value-driven music streamer that offers a user-friendly experience and strong connectivity, despite some limitations with file compatibility on external drives.
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The Bluesound Node N132 is a feature-rich streamer with respectable audio performance and excellent multiroom capabilities, though it is hampered by software-driven tone control issues and some output...
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