Bluesound Node Icon Audio Streamer

The flagship streamer in Bluesound's lineup

Simply put, the NODE ICON is Bluesound's finest music streamer. The system supports high-res PCM files up to 24-bit/192 kHz, DSD256 playback, and Dolby Digital® multichannel audio formats. An HDMI eARC port lets you connect your TV as a source. And versatile audio outputs, including balanced XLR, let you feed pristine signals to your hi-fi system.

The NODE ICON lets you stream music via Bluetooth, from internet services over Wi-Fi, your computer, or your digital music library. You can also connect it wirelessly to Bluesound components in other rooms for high-res music throughout your home. The colorful 5" displays album art plus track and artist info.

Superb digital-to-analog conversion

This reference-quality streamer uses a pair of high-performance ESS SABRE® ES9039Q2M DAC chipsets. Its dual-mono configuration produces sound that's clear, dynamic, and brimming with detail.

Optional Dirac Live room correction

The NODE ICON supports Dirac Live, a leading room correction technology.

Advanced software (sold separately) analyzes the acoustic properties of your specific listening room and counteracts irregularities for the best sound possible. You'll get tighter bass, more accurate imaging, and an enhanced "sweet spot." Requires purchase of a software license and room calibration microphone. Requires a Windows® or Mac® laptop computer with internet access.

Wired and wireless connections

To get the most out of this player's overachieving DAC, connect it to a compatible amp or preamp via its XLR balanced audio outputs. There's also a trusty RCA line-level stereo output, as well as Bluetooth transmission for sending sound to compatible headphones wirelessly. For wired headphones, you get two full-sized 1/4" jacks fed by a high-performance THX AAA™ amplifier.

A back-panel USB-C input lets you stream high-res files directly from your computer. Use the optical digital input to take advantage of the NODE ICON's superior DAC with other digital audio components, like a CD player.

Product highlights:

• dual mono DAC design with two ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DAC chipsets
• built-in THX AAA headphone amplifier with dual 1/4" outputs
• 5" full-color (non-touch) display
• built-in dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
• two-way Bluetooth with high-fidelity aptX™ Adaptive audio coding for more musical detail
  • stream to compatible Bluetooth headphones
  • stream from a compatible smartphone or laptop
• Apple AirPlay® 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music
• top-mounted backlit capacitive touch controls with proximity sensor
• powerful ARM® Cortex A53 quad-core processor, 1.8GHz per core

BluOS app:

• free download from Apple App Store and Google Play
• multi-room expansion with Bluesound/BluOS wireless speakers and components (up to 64 zones)
• set up and customize your BluOS speakers and players
• plays MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, FLAC, MQA, OPUS, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, and MPEG-4 SLS files
• supports up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution
• supports DSD256 playback

Music streaming options:

• supports Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Pandora®, and other streaming services (subscription may be required)
• supports internet radio stations from TuneIn, iHeart Radio, and SiriusXM
• works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
  • Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware

Connections:

• HDMI eARC input with Dolby decoding for TVs
• analog balanced XLR outputs
• analog RCA stereo line-level output (stereo RCA cable included)
• analog RCA stereo line-level input
• optical digital input and output
• coaxial digital output
• USB-C input for connecting to a computer
• USB-A input for connecting a flash drive or external HDD/SSD loaded with music files
• Ethernet port for a wired connection to a home network (cable included)
• mono subwoofer output
• 12V trigger output

Other info:

• Dirac Live ready — Optional Dirac Live software is available as an upgrade
  • analyzes the acoustic properties of your room and counteracts irregularities for the best sound possible
  • separate software license and room correction microphone required, both sold separately
  • requires a Windows or Mac laptop and internet access
• detachable AC power cord
• dimensions: 8-5/8"W x 3-3/8"H x 9-1/16"D
• weight: 4.92 lbs
• warranty: 1 year