Bluesound Node Icon Music Streamer

Description

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 control

  *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.

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.

*Available via a future software upgrade.

SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO

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%

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

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

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)

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

Preset Buttons:

Touch LED x 5

Volume Control Buttons:

Touch Slider LED

Proximity Sensor:

Yes

GENERAL

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.