NODE ICON: The Ultimate Wireless Music Streamer for the Audio Enthusiast
A NEW STANDARD IN HI-FI STREAMING
The NODE ICON is designed for those who demand nothing less than perfection in their listening experience. Housed in a sleek aluminum chassis with a vibrant 5” full-color display, it combines cutting-edge technology with refined design. Whether you’re connecting to a premium amplifier, powered speakers, or high-performance headphones, the NODE ICON delivers pristine audio quality through BluOS hi-res streaming, Apple AirPlay 2, and THX AAA™ technology. With support for HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital, and Dirac Live, it transforms your music and TV sound into an immersive, cinematic experience.
STATE-OF-THE-ART DUAL-MONO DAC DESIGN
The NODE ICON redefines high-fidelity sound with its Dual-Mono DAC design, featuring two ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs. This innovative design ensures ultra-low distortion and maximum dynamic range, delivering a level of clarity and resolution that brings your music to life. With MQA Labs' QRONO d2a technology, timing errors during digital-to-analog conversion are corrected, ensuring an authentic, true-to-source listening experience.
KEY FEATURES:
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Dual ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs for superior sound quality
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THX AAA™ headphone amplifier with dual 1/4″ jacks for cable management
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Balanced XLR outputs for professional-grade connectivity
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HDMI eARC, optical, analog, and USB-C inputs for versatile integration
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RCA, coaxial, optical, and USB outputs for seamless setup with any system
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Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth for flexible streaming options*
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Dirac Live Ready for advanced room correction*
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5” full-color HD display and backlit touch panel with customizable presets
- *Available via future software updates
BEAUTIFUL DESIGN MEETS EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
Crafted for the modern audiophile, the NODE ICON's industrial aluminum design exudes sophistication. Its high-quality gloss black finish complements any high-end audio setup, while its balanced XLR outputs and advanced ES9826 SABRE ADC ensure transparent analog audio with minimal noise or distortion. The 5” full-color HD display provides easy access to controls and settings, making it as user-friendly as it is high-performing.
UNLIMITED STREAMING OPTIONS
With the NODE ICON, stream virtually any music ever recorded, whether from popular streaming services or your personal digital collection. The BluOS app offers intuitive control, and Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth let you stream from a variety of apps and devices. Plus, HDMI eARC ensures seamless integration with your TV, so you can experience high-resolution music streaming alongside your favorite movies and games.
WIRELESS MULTI-ROOM CAPABILITY
Expand your HiFi system beyond a single room with Bluesound's multi-room audio. Wirelessly connect the NODE ICON to other Bluesound speakers and stereo components throughout your home for synchronized playback or different music in each room. The dual-band Wi-Fi ensures reliable, dropout-free listening, no matter where you are in your house.
HEADPHONE LISTENING LIKE NEVER BEFORE
Experience world-class headphone performance with THX AAA™ technology, providing the most linear response and lowest distortion available. With dual full-sized 1/4" headphone jacks, you can connect your favorite high-performance headphones and enjoy immersive, lifelike audio.
SMART ACOUSTICS WITH DIRAC LIVE
The NODE ICON is Dirac Live Ready, offering the ultimate room correction solution to combat poor acoustics. By measuring and correcting for standing waves, reverberations, and other distortions, Dirac Live enhances your listening environment for balanced and clear sound. A high-sensitivity calibration microphone is available from Bluesound for purchase to complete your setup.
Specs
| Supported Audio File Formats |
MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS |
| Supported High-Quality Audio |
FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS |
| Supported Multi-Channel Formats |
Dolby Digital® |
| Native Sampling Rates |
Up to 192 kHz |
| Audio Controls & EQ |
BluOS Controller App |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
TBD |
| Headphone Output Power |
160mW (16Ω), 230mW (32Ω), 53mW (250Ω), 22mW (600Ω) |
| App Controller OS |
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Processor |
ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core |
| Network File Sharing |
Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files |
| Album Art Supported |
JPG, PNG |
| Music Services & Internet Radio |
23+ Music Services |
| 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 |
| Power Supply |
Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) |
| 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 |
| Optical/Analog Input |
Toslink Optical, RCA Analog |
| 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) |
| Optical Output |
TOSLINK digital optical |
| Headphone Output |
6.3mm/1/4" Stereo x2; 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 |
| Display |
5" Non-touch display |
| Finish |
Black: Anodized Aluminum |
| Storage Environment |
-10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity |
| Operating Environment |
0°C to 40°C |
| 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)* |
| Product Weight |
Not specified |
| Included Accessories |
120V AC Power Cord, 230V AC Power Cord, Ethernet Cable, Stereo RCA to RCA Cable |
