Bluesound

NODE ICON Streamer

£899

The Bluesound NODE ICON takes everything that made the original NODE a go-to for seamless high-resolution streaming and refines it even further.

An all-metal chassis improves shielding and durability, while an upgraded power supply and DAC section deliver even cleaner, more dynamic sound. With access to TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, and more, plus intuitive touch controls and app integration, the NODE ICON makes streaming simpler than ever.

Simply put, the NODE ICON brings Bluesound streamers into the modern age of digital music with a rather sleek new design, that sonically punches in classes well above its weight.

2 in stock

SKU: 14891

Bluesound NODE ICON Streamer

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
  • High-quality balanced XLR outputs
  • THX AAA™ headphone amplifier technology with dual 1/4″ jacks for cable management
  • Beautiful 5” full-colour HD display
  • HDMI eARC, optical, analog and USB-C audio inputs
  • RCA, optical, coaxial, and USB audio outputs
  • Room correction with Dirac Live Ready
  • DSD playback
  • Works with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect
  • Roon Ready
  • Five programmable quick-touch presets and proximity-sensing controls
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Iconic Sound Redefined

The NODE ICON Hi-Fi features a Dual-Mono DAC design, using ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs for unparalleled dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and exceptional resolution. MQA Labs’ QRONO d2a technology further refines the sound by correcting timing errors during digital-to-analogue conversion, ensuring a truly authentic listening experience.

Designed for audio purists

Crafted with a bold industrial design, the NODE ICON boasts a high-quality aluminum chassis, balanced XLR outputs, and a 5-inch full-color HD display. Its sleek gloss black finish complements any setup, while audiophile-grade connections guarantee superior performance. Supporting DSD playback and featuring the ES9826 SABRE ADC, it delivers true-to-source analog audio with minimal noise and distortion.

Support for Your Services

Stream music from popular services and personal libraries with ease using the BluOS app. The NODE ICON supports Apple AirPlay 2, aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth, and HDMI eARC for integrating high-resolution music into your TV, movies, and games. With dual-band Wi-Fi, it connects wirelessly to Bluesound speakers and components, creating a multi-room system for uninterrupted, high-quality listening throughout your home.

Smart Optimisation

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

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 Stereo x2; Bluetooth
Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+
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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 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: TBD
Distortion: TBD
Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD<0.1%): 160mW, 16Ω / 230mW, 32Ω / 53mW, 250Ω / 22mW, 600Ω
Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C
Version: N530
Product Dimensions: 220 x 84 x 193 mm (W x H x D)
Included Accessories: 120V AC Power Cord, 230V AC Power Cord, Ethernet Cable, Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
Finish: Black: Anodised Aluminium