Bluesound NODE ICON Reference Music Streamer
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Bluesound NODE ICON Reference Music Streamer
Description
Description
The NODE ICON is a flagship wireless music streamer, designed for the audio obsessed. With its sleek aluminum chassis, and vibrant 5” full-color display, it sets a new benchmark for wireless music streamers. Seamlessly connect it to any premium amplifier, powered speakers, or headphones, and enjoy BluOS hi-res streaming, Apple AirPlay 2, THX AAA™ technology, and more. HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital, and Dirac Live ensure an immersive audio experience for music and TV.
FROM ICONIC TO ICON
The NODE ICON redefines HiFi listening with its expertly crafted Dual-Mono DAC design. Featuring two cutting-edge ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs and transparent circuitry, it delivers sound with unparalleled dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and exceptional resolution. MQA Labs' groundbreaking QRONO d2a technology further refines DAC performance by correcting timing errors during digital-to-analogue conversion, ensuring the timing response aligns perfectly with the original recording for an authentic listening experience.
BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR THE AUDIO OBSESSED
With a bold industrial design for the next generation of HiFi, the NODE ICON features a high-quality aluminum chassis, balanced XLR outputs, and a beautiful 5” full-colour HD display. Its sleek gloss black finish integrates seamlessly into any setup, while audiophile-grade connections ensure superior performance. Supporting DSD playback, it features the latest ES9826 SABRE ADC, delivering true-to-source analog audio with minimal noise or distortion.
STREAM EVERYTHING
Stream all the music ever recorded with the NODE ICON, from popular streaming services to your personal digital libraries, all accessible through the BluOS app. With built-in Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth*, enjoy more music from even more apps and services. HDMI eARC lets you connect seamlessly to your TV, bringing hi-res music streaming into your movie and gaming experiences, all with just a single cable.
GO BEYOND THE HIFI SYSTEM
The NODE ICON can wirelessly connect to Bluesound speakers and stereo components to create a multi-room music system connected by BluOS™ throughout your whole home. With dual-band Wi-Fi for dropout free listening, you can play your new favorite track everywhere or listen to different music and genres in different rooms with total control from your phone, tablet, or desktop.
WORLD'S BEST HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGY
Lifelike headphone listening is made possible by THX AAA™ technology, the headphone amplifier that boasts the world's most linear response. Its patented feed-forward error correction results in remarkably low noise and distortion, revealing exceptional soundstage and clarity. Connect your high-performance headphones to the left or right full-sized 1/4" headphone jacks and enjoy audiophile listening without fuss or compromise.
SMART ACOUSTICS
The NODE ICON comes ready to intelligently fight bad room acoustics with Dirac Live, available as an upgrade directly from Dirac. Use Dirac's app to measure your room acoustics and eliminate standing waves, reverberations, and other unwanted distortions. The result is clear, balanced, and detailed sound for your music and movie soundtracks. A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity microphone is also required and available from Bluesound with additional purchase.
 NODE NANO |
 NODE |
 NODE ICON |
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|---|---|---|---|
| HD Display | • | • | ✓ |
| DAC Design | Single Stereo | Single Stereo | Dual Mono |
| Balanced XLR Output |
• | • | ✓ |
| Analog RCA Output |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coax, Optical & USB Outputs |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDMI eARC Input | • | ✓ | ✓ |
| Analog & Optical Inputs |
• | Combo | ✓ |
| USB-C Input | • | • | ✓ |
| THX AAA | • | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dirac Live Ready | • | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adaptive aptX Bluetooth* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| • Not Available | ✓ Included |
Key Features
Key Features
Specifications
Specifications
| Bluesound NODE ICON | |
|---|---|
| Audio: | |
| Supported Audio File Formats: | MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS |
| Native Sampling Rates: | -129dB (XLR) -121dB (RCA) |
| Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats: | FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS |
| Bit Depth: | 16-24 |
| Distortion: | THD+N, 0.0004% |
| DSD Support: | DSD256 |
| Audio Controls & EQ: | BluOS Controller App |
| Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD<0.1%): | 150mW, 16Ω / 235mW, 32Ω / 56mW, 250Ω / 23mW, 600Ω |
| Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: | Dolby Digital® |
| DAC: | ESS ES9039Q2M x2 |
| Dirac Live Output Support: | Analog: Balanced XLR, RCA Stereo Digital: Optical, Coaxial The USB Output does not support Dirac Live |
| Software & Integrations: | |
| Operating System: | BluOS |
| Supported Network File Sharing: | Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files |
| 3rd-Party Integrations: | AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready |
| App Controller Operating System: | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Album Art Supported: | JPG, PNG |
| Control System Integrations: | Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron, Josh.ai |
| Processor: | ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core |
| Music Services & Internet Radio: | 23+ Music Services Internet Radio |
| Voice Control Integrations: | Amazon Alexa Skills |
| Connections: | |
| Power Supply: | Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) |
| Optical/Analog Input: | IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning |
| IR Input: | 3.5mm Jack |
| Coaxial Output: | RCA |
| Ethernet/LAN: | Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps |
| IR Input: | 3.5mm Jack |
| Audio Output: | Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option; Balanced XLR Stereo with Fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A) |
| Ethernet/LAN: | Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps |
| Optical/Analog Input: | Toslink Optical, RCA Analog |
| Coaxial Output: | RCA |
| Wi-Fi Built In: | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band |
| HDMI Input: | HDMI eARC |
| Optical Output: | TOSLINK digital optical |
| Bluetooth Quality: | Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive |
| USB IN: | Type A (Fat32 Formatted) - External Storage only; Local Server Mode |
| Trigger Out: | 12 Volt |
| Bluetooth Connectivity: | Two-Way (transmit & receive) |
| USB (other): | USB Type C (PC input) |
| Headphone Output: | 6.3mm/1/4" Stereo x2; Bluetooth |
| IR Optical Built In: | IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning |
| Subwoofer Output: | RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+ |
| User Interface & Control: | |
| Status Indicator: | LED |
| Previous/Next Track Buttons: | Touch LED |
| Display: | 5" Non-touch display |
| Play/Pause Button: | Touch LED |
| Play/Pause Button: | Touch LED |
| Volume Control Buttons: | Touch Slider LED |
| Proximity Sensor: | Yes |
| General: | |
| Finish: | Black or White: Matte Satin Paint |
| Version: | N530 |
| Storage Environment: | -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity |
| Product Dimensions: | 220 x 84 x 193 mm (W x H x D) 8.7 x 3.3 x 7.6 in (W x H x D)* |
| *Non-metric measurements are approximate. | |
| Weight: | 2.23kg / 4.92lbs |
| Operating Environment: | 0°C to 40°C |
What's in the Box
What's in the Box
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