- Do I need an amplifier to use it?
- Yes. The NODE N132 is a streamer with no built-in amplification, so it needs an amp, receiver or powered speakers. It has no speaker outputs of its own.
- Does it support hi-res audio?
- It plays FLAC and ALAC at high resolution, along with MP3, AAC, WMA and AIFF. Streaming quality depends on the service and your network.
- Can I connect a TV?
- There is no HDMI port. You can feed TV audio in through the coaxial digital input or stream it over Bluetooth, then pass it to your system.
- Does it have built-in storage?
- No. There is no internal drive, but the USB input lets you play files from an external drive or stick.
- How does it compare with the older NODE?
- The N132 adds a coaxial digital output and USB input and updates Bluetooth to 5.0. Sound and streaming features are otherwise close to the previous model.
- Can I use it in a multiroom setup?
- Yes. BluOS groups it with other Bluesound players and speakers for synchronized playback across rooms.
- Where is the Bluesound NODE N132 Performance Music Streamer cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $749.00, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Bluesound NODE N132 Performance Music Streamer?
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings.