The Bluesound NODE ICON is a flagship wireless music streamer designed for audiophiles, setting a new benchmark in high-fidelity streaming.

• Dual-Mono DAC Design: The NODE ICON features an innovative dual-mono DAC design with two ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE DACs. This setup is meant to provide superior sound quality with a dynamic range and reduced distortion.
• Connectivity: It supports both wired and Wi-Fi network connectivity, offering a full suite of analog/digital connections including HDMI eARC and balanced XLR outputs. This allows for versatile integration with high-end amplifiers or home theater systems.
• Streaming Support: It streams from popular services like Amazon Music, Tidal, and Spotify, alongside Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth 5.2. The NODE ICON supports hi-res audio up to 24-bit/192kHz and MQA files, and it’s uniquely the only one in Bluesound’s new Node range to support DSD256 files.

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  Display: Equipped with a vibrant 5-inch full-color HD display, though it is not touchscreen; control is primarily managed via the BluOS application.

• Build Quality: The streamer has a premium build with an aluminum chassis, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and durability. The design also includes a sleek gloss black finish to blend into high-end audio setups.
• Room Correction: The NODE ICON is Dirac Live Ready, meaning you can upgrade for room correction to enhance audio performance by tackling room acoustics issues like standing waves and reverberations. This requires a separate purchase of a calibration kit.
• Headphone Amplifier: It incorporates THX AAA technology for headphone listening, promising low noise and distortion. It offers dual 1/4″ headphone outputs for flexibility in connecting high-performance headphones.

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

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• 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+

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• 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

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  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

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  Product Dimensions
  220 x 84 x 193 mm (W x H x D)
  Weight: 2.23kg

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