Bluesound brings new tech and upd performance to its 10th-anniversary edition Node X streamer

[What Hi-Fi?]

Bluesound celebrates its 10th birthday with a special limited edition version of its Award-winning streamer, featuring new components, new finish and a new price.

Bluesound brings new tech and upd performance to its 10th-anniversary edition Node X streamer : Read more

 

[MarCop]

But still no Apple Music streaming, AirPlay only?

 

[manicm]

But still no Apple Music streaming, AirPlay only?

It's probably a licensing issue. The only manufacturer that can stream directly from Apple Music is Sonos. They probably came to a deal with/paid a hefty fee to Apple.

 

[Gezim]

No balanced XLR outputs

 

[manicm]

No balanced XLR outputs

That's more of a fad in budget models, which in hifi I'd categorise the Node as. Which £900 amps have balanced inputs?

 

[Benjiwilliams]

That's more of a fad in budget models, which in hifi I'd categorise the Node as. Which £900 amps have balanced inputs?

The NAD C 268 does​

 

[manicm]

The NAD C 268 does​

Yes, but I doubt many would care at this level. What would really make a difference is the higher quality DAC in the Node X.

 

[luca05]

still without native DSD support

 

[npxavar]

That's more of a fad in budget models, which in hifi I'd categorise the Node as. Which £900 amps have balanced inputs?

Cambridge Audio CXA80/CXA81.

 

[npxavar]

still without native DSD support

Looks like a parts upgrade release, with THX's AAA headphone amplifier making it a serious one.