Audio Format Support
Supported Audio File Formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS, FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
DSD Support
DSD256 (*Future update)
Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats
Dolby Digital®
Native Sampling Rates
Up to 192 kHz
Bit Depth
16–24
Audio Performance
DAC
ESS ES9039Q2M
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
-118 dB
Distortion
THD+N, 0.0007%
Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD <0.1%)
- 160 mW (16Ω)
- 230 mW (32Ω)
- 53 mW (250Ω)
- 22 mW (600Ω)
Audio Controls & EQ
BluOS Controller App
System
Operating System
BluOS
App Controller Operating System
Processor
- ARM® Cortex™-A53
- Quad-Core
- 1.8GHz per core
Supported Network File Sharing
Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files
Album Art Supported
Music Services & Streaming
Music Services & Internet Radio
Radio, CALM Radio, iHeartRadio, LiveOne, Radio Paradise, TuneIn, Amazon Music, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Presto Music, Qobuz, Qsic, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL (Tidal Connect), Tunify, Spotify (Spotify Connect), Apple Music (AirPlay)
3rd-Party Integrations
AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, DIRAC Live Ready
Control System Integrations
Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron
Voice Control Integrations
Amazon Alexa Skills
Connectivity
Power Supply
Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100–240 AC)
Ethernet / LAN
Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps
Wi-Fi Built In
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
Bluetooth Quality
Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth Connectivity
Two-Way (Transmit & Receive)
IR Optical Built In
IR Sensor Built In – front panel with IR Remote Learning
IR Input
3.5 mm Jack
Optical / Analog Input
Combo – Mini TOSLINK / Stereo 3.5 mm
HDMI Input
HDMI eARC
USB IN
Type A (FAT32 Formatted) – External Storage only; Local Server Mode
Audio Outputs
Analog Output
- RCA Stereo with Fixed option
- Balanced XLR Stereo with Fixed option
- USB Audio 2.0 (Type A)
Coaxial Output
RCA
Optical Output
TOSLINK Digital Optical
Trigger Out
12 Volt (3.5 mm Mono)
Headphone Output
6.3 mm / 1/4″ Stereo; Bluetooth
Subwoofer Output
RCA × 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+
Controls & Indicators
Status Indicator
LED ×2
Buttons
Capacitive Touch LED (Play/Pause, Volume Control Slider, 5× Presets)
Proximity Sensor
Yes (Auto Dim/Off)
Build & Finish
Finish
- Black Matte Satin Paint
- White Matte Satin Paint
Environmental
Storage Environment
-10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
Operating Environment
0°C to 40°C
General
Version
N132
Product Dimensions
220 mm (W) × 146 mm (D) × 46 mm (H)
Included Accessories
- Power Cable
- Ethernet Cable
- Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
- MiniJack to Toslink Adapter
- Quick Setup Guide
- Safety / Warranty Guide
- DIRAC Live Ready Info Card