The Audiolab delivers a broader, more open sonic canvas onto which it expresses music with finesse and agreeable even-handedness, while the Bluesound is more direct, slightly warmer in tone and with an insatiable appetite for rhythms. But as we position the two beside one another in our test room, we soon realise similarities are harder to find between their sonic characters – even if they clearly share talent as very capable performers at this level. The Node’s closest rival, the Audiolab 6000N Play, which knocked the Node 2i off its pedestal in a previous What Hi-Fi? Awards season, doesn’t have one either. They do the job for the minority who will regularly use them, although our biggest wish – whether reasonable or not for a streamer at this price point – would be a proper screen display. From here you can change volume with a swiping action across a slider, skip tracks or initiate one of five pre-allocated presets by tapping small dot and arrow symbols, which thanks to a proximity sensor only light up on the otherwise-discreet touch panel when you approach it, disappearing after 10 or so seconds. The Node’s chassis, which is comparable to the size of a wireless router or hardback book and diminutively but distinctly ‘Bluesound’ in its design, has a touch-capacitive top panel. The Node does, however, offer some on-unit control that might prove handy if it’s positioned within easy reach in a room. DesignĬonsidering their multi-tasking, software-reliant nature, it’s important for networked products to have a stable platform and app to operate within – and Bluesound’s offering is up there with the best. Bluesound has also brought the Node into the third generation by packing in more powerful processors, an important part of the internal architecture for a multifaceted digital product like this. The digital connections are fed by an all-new DAC that supports both hi-res 24-bit/192kHz and MQA files, the latter handy for subscribers of Tidal’s Hi-Fi tier who have access to MQA-powered hi-res Tidal Masters streams. A 3.5mm headphone jack can be found in the middle of the front panel, below the Bluesound logo, too. The latter comprises mini optical/3.5mm combo and HDMI eARC inputs for connecting audio sources or a TV, plus a range of outputs that includes RCA, coaxial, optical and subwoofer. Naturally, the app also lets you switch between sources – both of a wireless and physical nature. The BluOS app also steps in for general playback controls for those who don’t want to splash out on the optional Bluesound RC1 remote control (£49, $59, AU$99), bother programming their own IR remote, or initiate voice control via the Alexa and Google Assistant BluVoice skills. Outputs RCA, coaxial, optical, subwoofer, 3.5mm OneNote is a very comprehensive tool that, like Evernote, will let you keep all your notes with you wherever you are, when on your mobile phone, your desktop computer, or your tablet.Inputs Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo, HDMI eARC Whether it be an audio note, a photo, or a short text, you’ll just have to start typing its name and you’ll immediately see results. Inside OneNote, users will find a search feature to find any previously taken note. Within the notes you can apply your desired format: bold, italic, underline, highlighted, larger or smaller indents, etc. This Android version of OneNote gives you the option to insert widgets on your main screen, which will allow you to quickly snap photos, audio, and other quick notes without having to open the app. OneNote can be easily synched to any computer and devices you have it installed on, so that you can have your notes simultaneously on your phone, computer, tablet, etc. OneNote is a type of digital notepad that you can take along in your pocket wherever you go with your Android device, along with all your ideas, reminders, and projects.
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