Bluesound Node Icon Reference Wireless Hi-Res Multi-Room Music Streamer

Product Description

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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.

Performance Music Streamer

The NODE ICON is the reference for wireless hi-res multi-room streamers.

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, OPUS
• Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, ALAC, 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 x2
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: XLR: -129dB, RCA: -121dB
• Distortion: THD+N, 0,0004%
• Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD<0.1%): 160mW, 16Ω / 235mW, 32Ω / 56mW, 250Ω / 23mW, 600Ω

SOFTWARE & INTEGRATIONS

• Operating System: BluOS
• App Controller Operating System: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
• Processor: ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz 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+
• 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

CONNECTIONS

• 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
• IR Input: 3.5mm Jack
• Optical/Analog Input: Toslink Optical, RCA Analog
• 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: 6.3mm/1/4" Stereo x2; Bluetooth
• Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+

USER INTERFACE & CONTROL

• Status Indicator: LED
• 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

GENERAL

• Finish: Black: Anodized Aluminum
• Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
• Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C
• SKU/Version: N530

*Available via future software update
** all specifications subject to change without notice

What's In The Box

• Node Icon
• AC Power Cord
• Ethernet Cable
• Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
• Quick start guide