Bluesound Node Icon Music Streamer
$1,799.00
Bluesound Node Icon Music Streamer
ARRIVING LATE NOVEMBER 2024. AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER.
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.
- Dual-mono DAC design with 2 x ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DAC
- THX AAA™ headphone amplifier technology with 2 x 1/4″ jacks for cable management
- High-quality balanced XLR outputs
- HDMI eARC, optical, analog and USB-C inputs
- RCA, coax, optical, USB outputs
- Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth*
- Dirac Live Ready*
- Beautiful 5” full-colour HD display and backlit touch panel with presets and controls
*Available via future software update
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.
*Available via a future software upgrade.
Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
DSD Support: DSD256
Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Dolby Digital®
Native Sampling Rates: Up to 192 kHz
Bit Depth: 16-24
Audio Controls & EQ: BluOS Controller App
DAC: ESS ES9039Q2M x 2
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: TBD
Distortion: TBD
Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD <0.1%): 160 mW, 16 Ω / 230 mW, 32 Ω / 53 mW, 250 Ω / 22 mW, 600 Ω
App Controller Operating Systems: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Processor: ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHz Per Core
Supported Network File Sharing: Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 Files
Album Art Supported: JPG, PNG
Music Services & Internet Radio: 23+ Music Services & Internet Radio
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
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/Analogue Input: Toslink Optical, RCA Analogue
HDMI Input: HDMI eARC
USB In: Type A (FAT32 Formatted) – External Storage Only; Local Server Mode
USB (Other): USB Type C (PC Input)
Audio Output: Analog 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
Headphone Output: 6.3 mm / 1/4″ Stereo x 2; Bluetooth
Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+
Play/Pause Button: Touch LED
Volume Control Buttons: Touch Slider LED
Previous/Next Track Buttons: Touch LED
Preset Buttons: Touch LED x 5
Proximity Sensor: Yes
Display: 5″ Non-Touch Display
Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% Relative Humidity
Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C
Version: N530
Product Dimensions (W x H x D): 220 x 84 x 193 mm / 8.7 x 3.3 x 7.6 in
Product Weight: 1.09 kg / 2.4 lb
Included Accessories: 120 V AC Power Cord, 230 V AC Power Cord, Ethernet Cable, Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
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