Description
Bluesound NODE ICON Reference Wireless Hi-Res Music Streamer
The Bluesound NODE ICON Reference Wireless Hi-Res Music Streamer has the Bluesound Dual-Mono design with two ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DAC chipsets implemented to perfection, to its sleek aluminium chassis and beautiful 5” full-colour display.
The NODE ICON seamlessly connects to any high-performance amplifier, powered speakers or headphones, bringing BluOS hi-res streaming, Apple AirPlay 2, THX AAA technology, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth and DSD support to your existing stereo setup.
With HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital and Dirac Live Ready, you can also transform the way you experience music and TV with Dolby downmixing and state-of-the-art room correction technology.
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Features
- Bluesound Dual-Mono DAC Design
- 2x ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE DAC
- Balanced XLR Outputs
- Stereo RCA Outputs
- Optical, Coaxial, USB Outputs
- Subwoofer Output
- 2x 6.3mm Headphone Output
- THX AAA Headphone Amplifier
- HDMI eARC Input
- USB-C Input
- Stereo RCA + Optical TOSLINK Input
- ESS ES9826 SABRE ADC
- 5” Non-Touch Colour Display
- 5 Programmable Quick-Touch Presets
- User Interface with Proximity Sensor
- BluOS Wireless Multi-Room Platform
- Quad-Core 1.8GHZ ARM CORTEX A53 Processor
- Dirac Live Ready
- MQA and Hi-Res Music Streaming
- DSD256 Playback
- AirPlay 2 Integration
- Spotify Connect + Tidal Connect
- Local Server Mode (share files on a connected USB drive with other BluOS players on your network)
- Dual-Band WiFi + Gigabit Ethernet
- Two-Way aptX Adaptive Bluetooth
- IR Remote Learning Capability
- 12V Trigger Out
- Black Anodised Aluminium Finish
BENCHMARK SOUND QUALITY
With carefully selected componentry, and a masterfully engineered Bluesound Dual-Mono design with two ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DAC chipsets, the NODE ICON sets a new benchmark for wireless music streamers. It uses the latest fourth generation ESS Hyperstream technology to let you experience sound with superior dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and the highest possible resolution ever heard. From engineering to performance, the NODE ICON is the best streamer we’ve ever built.
BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR THE AUDIO OBSESSED
The NODE ICON features an all-new industrial design, with an aluminium cabinet construction, seamlessly integrated with the large front glass panel and the gorgeous 5″ non-touch display.
Its sleek gloss black finish blends seamlessly into any existing setup, with audiophile-grade connections to support high-quality performance. It also features built-in IR learning and a proximity-sensing touch panel that provides quick control and access for up to five programmable presets, volume and playback controls.
STREAM EVERYTHING
Stream all the music ever recorded, from popular music streaming services to your own digital music libraries, and access everything you listen to, including hi-res FLAC, MQA and DSD 256, in the BluOS app. Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth are also built-in to let you enjoy even more music from more apps and services.
With HDMI eARC, you can easily connect the NODE ICON to your TV with a single cable and bring hi-res music streaming together with your movie and gaming experiences.
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 favourite track everywhere or listen to different music and genres in different rooms with total control from your phone, tablet, or desktop.
WORLD-CLASS 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 eradicate bass traps, echoes, and other unwanted distortions from your audio. 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.
Specifications
General
- Series Bluesound – Node series
- Type DAC ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M (2x)
Playback options
- Spotify Yes
- Tidal Yes
- Roon Roon Ready
- Qobuz Yes
- Deezer no
- Internet radio Yes
Playback formats
- DSD Yes
- MQA Yes
- FLAC Yes
- WAV Yes
- ALAC Yes
- AAC Yes
- WMA Yes
- AIFF Yes
- OGG Yes
- MP3 Yes
Features
- DAC Yes
- DAC function Yes
- Preamplifier no
- Remote App Yes
- DLNA Yes
- UPnP Yes
- Wifi Yes
- AirPlay Yes
- Bluetooth Yes
- Chromecast no
Music server
- Internal storage capacity no
- CD ripping no
- Roon core no
Digital connections
- Optical digital in 1
- Optical digital out 1
- Coaxial digital in no
- Coaxial digital out 1
- AES/EBU digital in no
- AES/EBU digital out no
- USB B in no
- USB A 2
Data connections
- Network Yes
- RS232 no
Analog connections
- RCA outputs (Line out) 1
- XLR outputs 1
- RCA outputs (Pre out) no
- XLR outputs (Pre out) no
- Headphones Yes
Physical properties
- Execution black
- Dimensions (WxHxD) 220x84x193 mm
- SKU EAN 0786357003047