High-Res Streaming for Everyone | Bluesound Node (2024) and Node Nano Insights

[@karlhartwig3981]

Happy streaming Tidal and Qobuz with the Nano, but is there any way to turn the unit off?!?

[@marcohermans3207]

I exchanged the PS wupply that came with the Nano for a powerbank for testing out if another PS makes a difference. The results blew my mind. Much more mature, better soundstage,depth , clearance, and instrument seperation.

[@HiFiBuys]

That’s awesome! We’ll have to give that a try. What power supply did you use?

[@marcohermans3207]

@HiFiBuys , a €35 HAMA 24000 mah powerbank. Some people here no difference... For me rhe difference was huge

[@Ericx25]

Could any of you point me to a video or website that explains to a beginner how this type of streamer works and the different ways to connect this type of streamer. Before buying one of the models I would like to understand what each of the inputs can be used for to decide if I need it or if I might need it in the near future.

[@HiFiBuys]

I don’t have any examples of exactly what you’re looking for, but we’ll make one! That’s a great idea. In the meantime, feel free to call and talk to one of the guys at the store (770-931-0606 Monday - Saturday 10 - 6 eastern) we’d love to walk you through it and help with the decision! Email works too at [e-mail]. Thanks for watching!

[@dennis3779]

So which one comes with remote and pre amp function and what are the sub frequency settings 🤔

[@HiFiBuys]

Great questions! Neither comes with a remote, though the Bluesound RC1 (available separately for $59) will work with them both. The free BluOS app is the main way of controlling these streamers. Both can be used as a preamp if connected directly to a power amp or a pair of powered speakers, but the Node Nano does not have any inputs other than the built-in streaming. The Node has a combo analog/optical input as well as an HDMI eARC input. Both can also be set to fixed line-level output if connected to an integrated amplifier, preamplifier, or receiver. The Node Nano does not have a subwoofer out, but the Node does and the crossover frequency can be set between 40-200 Hz. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewz925]

​​ @HiFiBuys It's also worth noting that the subwoofer output does not have adjustable volume or phase, both of those have to be done on the subwoofer itself, unless they plan on adding that in via future firmware updates. Adjustable volume meaning independent of the primary volume control. It's gets louder and quieter with the primary volume as you would expect. In addition, the subwoofer output is always on, turning it "on" in the app settings turns the crossover on. You can leave the subwoofer "off" and adjust the crossover on your sub if you wanted to. The advantage of turning the sub "on" is that it splits up the frequencies between the sub output and mains, rather than giving both outputs full-range playback.

[@teknolojigundemi]

I use Bluesound node n130 with Qobuz, response very slow. I have no response issues using Apple music with AirPlay.

[@HiFiBuys]

Are you using AirPlay or the native BluOS app with Qobuz? I'd check to make sure that the app and the Node are both up-to-date. Give us a call if you need further help troubleshooting!

[@andrewz925]

@@HiFiBuys Probably within the BluOS app, mine does the same thing. Navigating through Qobuz within the BluOS app takes a long time, like there's a connection issue between the app and Qobuz. It times out sometimes too. Searching takes a long time. Tidal was always very quick to respond. The issue was fixed temporarily a few weeks ago but it's back to being slow again. I was able to get better results sometimes by forcing the app to stop, clearing cache, and opening it back up, but that doesn't always work. I'm on Android so I don't have Airplay, but Spotify Connect always works well, for example.

[@18yearsoldnot]

Mine works great and I use n130 with Qobuz