BLUESOUND - Node ICON

NODE ICON – The Ultimate Wireless Music Streamer

The NODE ICON is a premium wireless music streamer designed for true audio enthusiasts. With its sleek aluminum chassis and 5-inch color display, it sets a new benchmark for high-end wireless music streaming. Seamlessly connect it to any amplifier, powered speaker, or high-end headphone, and enjoy high-resolution BluOS streaming, Apple AirPlay 2, THX AAA™ amplifier technology, and much more. Featuring HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital, and Dirac Live support*, it delivers an immersive audio experience for both music and television.

Key Features:

• Dual-Mono DAC design featuring 2 x ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DACs
• THX AAA™ headphone amplifier technology with dual 1/4″ jacks for flexible cable management
• High-quality balanced XLR outputs
• HDMI eARC, optical, analog, and USB-C inputs
• RCA, coaxial, optical, and USB outputs
• Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth*
• Dirac Live Ready*
• Stunning 5-inch HD color display with a backlit touch panel, presets, and controls

*Available via a future software update.

FROM ICON TO ICON

The NODE ICON redefines hi-fi listening with its expertly designed Dual-Mono DAC system. Featuring two state-of-the-art ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs and transparent circuitry, it delivers unparalleled dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and exceptional resolution. Additionally, MQA Labs' groundbreaking QRONO d2a technology further enhances DAC performance by correcting timing errors during digital-to-analog conversion, ensuring perfect temporal alignment with the original recording for an authentic listening experience.

BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED FOR AUDIO OBSESSIVES

With bold industrial design tailored for the next generation of hi-fi, the NODE ICON features a high-quality aluminum chassis, balanced XLR outputs, and a stunning 5-inch HD color display. Its sleek glossy black finish blends seamlessly into any setup, while audiophile-grade connections guarantee superior performance. Supporting DSD playback, it is equipped with the latest SABRE ES9826 ADC, delivering true-to-source analog sound with minimal noise or distortion.

STREAM EVERYTHING

Stream every song ever recorded with the NODE ICON, from popular streaming services to personal digital libraries, all accessible via the BluOS app. With built-in Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth*, you can enjoy music from even more apps and services. The HDMI eARC input allows seamless connection to your TV, integrating high-resolution music streaming with movies and gaming – all with a single cable.

BEYOND THE HI-FI SYSTEM

The NODE ICON wirelessly connects to Bluesound speakers and stereo components, creating a whole-home music system powered by BluOS™. With dual-band Wi-Fi ensuring a dropout-free listening experience, you can enjoy your favorite tracks anywhere in your home or play different music in different rooms with full control from your phone, tablet, or desktop.

WORLD’S BEST HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGY

Authentic headphone listening is powered by THX AAA™ technology, featuring the world’s most linear amplifier. Its patented feed-forward error correction results in remarkably low noise and distortion, revealing exceptional clarity and soundstage. Plug your high-performance headphones into the left or right 6.35 mm jack and enjoy audiophile-grade listening with zero compromise.

SMART ACOUSTICS

The NODE ICON is Dirac Live-ready*, offering intelligent room correction to combat poor acoustics. Available as a direct upgrade from Dirac, the Dirac app allows you to measure room acoustics and eliminate standing waves, reverb, and other distortions. The result? Crystal-clear, balanced, and detailed sound for your music and movie soundtracks. A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity microphone is required and available separately from Bluesound.

*Available via a future software update.

Supported Audio File Formats:

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

Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats:

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

DSD Support:

DSD256

Supported Multichannel Audio Formats:

Dolby Digital

Native Sampling Rate:

Up to 192 kHz

Bit Depth:

16-24

Audio Controls and Equalization:

BluOS Controller App

DAC:

ESS ES9039Q2M x2

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR):

TBD

Distortion:

TBD

Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD<0.1%):

160mW, 16Ω / 230mW, 32Ω / 53mW, 250Ω / 22mW, 600Ω

Power Supply:

Universal two-prong power cord input (100-240AC)

Ethernet/LAN:

RJ45 Ethernet, Gigabit 1000 Mbps

Built-in Wi-Fi:

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Dual-band

Bluetooth Quality:

Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive

Bluetooth Connectivity:

Bidirectional (transmit & receive)

Integrated IR Optical:

Built-in IR sensor – front panel with IR remote learning

IR Input:

3.5 mm jack

Optical/Analog Input:

Toslink Optical, RCA Analog

HDMI Input:

HDMI eARC

USB Input:

Type A (Fat32 formatted) – External storage only; local server mode

USB (Other):

USB Type C (PC Input)

Audio Output:

Analog stereo RCA with fixed option; Balanced stereo XLR with fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A)

Coaxial Output:

RCA

Optical Output:

Digital Optical TOSLINK

Trigger Output:

12 Volts

Headphone Output:

6.3mm (1/4") stereo x2; Bluetooth

Subwoofer Output:

RCA x1; Wireless to PULSE SUB +