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  • The NODE ICON is the reference for wireless hi-res multi-room streamers.

    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.

    FROM ICONIC TO ICON

    The NODE ICON redefines HiFi listening with its expertly crafted Dual-Mono DAC design. Featuring two cutting-edge ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs and transparent circuitry, it delivers sound with unparalleled dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and exceptional resolution. MQA Labs' groundbreaking QRONO d2a technology further refines DAC performance by correcting timing errors during digital-to-analogue conversion, ensuring the timing response aligns perfectly with the original recording for an authentic listening experience.

    BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR THE AUDIO OBSESSED

    With a bold industrial design for the next generation of HiFi, the NODE ICON features a high-quality aluminum chassis, balanced XLR outputs, and a beautiful 5” full-colour HD display. Its sleek gloss black finish integrates seamlessly into any setup, while audiophile-grade connections ensure superior performance. Supporting DSD playback, it features the latest ES9826 SABRE ADC, delivering true-to-source analog audio with minimal noise or distortion.

    STREAM EVERYTHING

    Stream all the music ever recorded with the NODE ICON, from popular streaming services to your personal digital libraries, all accessible through the BluOS app. With built-in Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth*, enjoy more music from even more apps and services. HDMI eARC lets you connect seamlessly to your TV, bringing hi-res music streaming into your movie and gaming experiences, all with just a single cable.

    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 favorite track everywhere or listen to different music and genres in different rooms with total control from your phone, tablet, or desktop.

    WORLD'S BEST 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 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.

  • 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

  • Specifications:

    Audio:

    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

    Software and 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+
    Music Services

    Internet Radio

    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

    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+

    User Interface and 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

    General:

    Finish: Black: Anodized Aluminum

    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)

    8.7 x 3.3 x 7.6 in (W x H x D)*
    *Non-metric measurements are approximate.

    Included Accessories:

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

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