Bluesound NODE ICON Reference Music Streamer

Bluesound NODE ICON Reference Music Streamer

Name: Bluesound NODE ICON Reference Music Streamer
Brand: Bluesound
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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

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.

Supported Audio File Formats:

MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS

Native Sampling Rates:

up to 192 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

-129dB (XLR)
-121dB (RCA)

Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats:

FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS

Bit Depth:

16-24

Distortion:

THD+N, 0.0004%

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

Power Supply:

Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)

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+

Status Indicator:

LED

Previous/Next Track Buttons:

Touch LED

Display:

5" Non-touch display

Play/Pause Button:

Touch LED

Preset Buttons:

Touch LED x 5

Volume Control Buttons:

Touch Slider LED

Proximity Sensor:

Yes

Finish:

Black: Anodized Aluminum

Version:

N530

Included Accessories:

• 120V AC Power Cord
• 230V AC Power Cord
• Ethernet Cable
• Stereo RCA to RCA Cable

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)*

Weight:

2.23 kg/4.92 lbs

Operating Environment:

0°C to 40°C

*Non-metric measurements are approximate.

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Bluesound NODE ICON Reference Music Streamer

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BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR THE AUDIO OBSESSED

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