Connect effortlessly to any premium amplifier, powered speakers, or headphones, and enjoy BluOS hi-res streaming, Apple AirPlay 2, and THX AAA™ technology. With HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital, and Dirac Live*, the NODE ICON delivers an immersive audio experience for both music and TV.
Features:
- 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 controls
*Available via future software update
From iconic to ICON
The NODE ICON redefines HiFi audio with its expert Dual-Mono DAC design. Equipped with two advanced ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs and transparent circuitry, it provides an unrivaled dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and crystal-clear resolution. Featuring MQA Labs' QRONO d2a technology, it corrects timing errors during digital-to-analogue conversion, ensuring perfect timing response for a truly authentic listening experience.
Beautifully designed for the audio obsessed
With its bold industrial design, the NODE ICON boasts a premium aluminum chassis, balanced XLR outputs, and a stunning 5” full-color HD display. Its sleek gloss black finish complements any audio setup, while its audiophile-grade connections ensure superior performance. Supporting DSD playback, the NODE ICON features the latest ES9826 SABRE ADC, delivering pure analog audio with minimal noise or distortion.
Stream everything
The NODE ICON gives you access to all the music ever recorded, from popular streaming services to your personal digital libraries, all managed through the BluOS app. With built-in Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth, you can stream music from even more apps and services. Connect to your TV via HDMI eARC for hi-res music streaming while enjoying movies and games with just one cable.
Go beyond the HiFi system
Create a seamless multi-room music system by wirelessly connecting the NODE ICON to Bluesound speakers and stereo components. Powered by BluOS™, this system offers whole-home control, with dual-band Wi-Fi ensuring dropout-free streaming. Play the same music everywhere or explore different genres in different rooms, all controlled from your phone, tablet, or desktop.
World’s best headphone amplifier technology
Experience lifelike headphone listening with THX AAA™ technology, the world's most linear response headphone amplifier. Its patented feed-forward error correction reduces noise and distortion, delivering an expansive soundstage with exceptional clarity. Connect your high-performance headphones to the full-sized 1/4" headphone jacks for a premium audiophile experience.
Smart acoustics
The NODE ICON is ready to tackle challenging room acoustics with Dirac Live*, available as an upgrade. Use Dirac's app to measure your room's acoustics and eliminate unwanted distortions such as standing waves and reverberations. The result is clearer, more balanced sound for music and movie soundtracks. A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity microphone, available separately from Bluesound, is required for setup.
*Available via a future software upgrade.
Specifications:
Audio:
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Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
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Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio: TBD
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Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
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Bit Depth: 16-24
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Distortion: TBD
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DSD Support: DSD256
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Audio Controls & EQ: BluOS Controller App
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Headphone Continuous Output Power: 160mW (16Ω), 230mW (32Ω), 53mW (250Ω), 22mW (600Ω)
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Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Dolby Digital®
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DAC: ESS ES9039Q2M x2
Software & Integrations
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Operating System: BluOS
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Supported Network File Sharing: Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files
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3rd-Party Integrations: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready
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App Controller OS: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
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Album Art Supported: JPG, PNG
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Control System Integrations: Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron
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Processor: ARM® Cortex™-A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
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Music Services & Internet Radio: 23+ Music Services, Internet Radio
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Voice Control Integrations: Amazon Alexa Skills
Connections
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Power Supply: Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)
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IR Input: 3.5mm Jack
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Audio Output: Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option; Balanced XLR Stereo with Fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A)
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Ethernet/LAN: Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps
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Optical/Analog Input: Toslink Optical, RCA Analog
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Coaxial Output: RCA
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Wi-Fi Built In: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
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HDMI Input: HDMI eARC
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Optical Output: TOSLINK digital optical
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Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive
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USB IN: Type A (Fat32 Formatted) - External Storage only; Local Server Mode
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Trigger Out: 12 Volt
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Bluetooth Connectivity: Two-Way (transmit & receive)
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USB (other): USB Type C (PC input)
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Headphone Output: 6.3mm/1/4" Stereo x2; Bluetooth
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IR Optical Built In: IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning
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Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+
User Interface & Control
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Status Indicator: LED
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Previous/Next Track Buttons: Touch LED
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Display: 5" Non-touch display
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Play/Pause Button: Touch LED
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Preset Buttons: Touch LED x 5
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Volume Control Buttons: Touch Slider LED
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Proximity Sensor: Yes
General
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Version: N530
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Included Accessories: 120V AC Power Cord, 230V AC Power Cord, Ethernet Cable, Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
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Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
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Product Dimensions: 220 x 84 x 193 mm (W x H x D) *Non-metric measurements are approximate.
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Weight: 2.23 kg
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Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C
