NODE N100 vs Andover Audio Songbird
The Songbird's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the NODE N100's 100 dB and its thd 0.030% against 0.005%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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About the NODE N100
The Bluesound Node N100 (first‑generation Node, model N100) is a network music streamer with built‑in DAC, designed to add high‑resolution streaming to existing stereo or home theater systems. It supports common file formats such as MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA‑L, ALAC, and OPUS, plus hi‑res formats including FLAC, MQA, WAV, and AIFF with native sampling rates up to 192 kHz at 16‑ or 24‑bit. It connects to music services, internet radio, and local network libraries via the BluOS platform and free controller apps for iOS, Android, and Windows/macOS desktops. Networking is provided by Ethernet (100Base‑T) and 802.11n Wi‑Fi, and local storage can be accessed via USB. For audio outputs, it offers analog stereo RCA plus digital outputs (optical and coaxial via combo jack, depending on configuration) to feed an external DAC or amplifier. The unit uses a universal AC power input and is no longer in production, available only on the used or refurb market.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- none
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- 32-bit/192kHz
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.005%
- SNR
- 100 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- TOSLINK
- Analog Inputs
- Analog RCA stereo jack
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 205 × 167 × 146 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 1 kg (2 lbs)
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