The Bluesound Node Icon Wireless Hi Res Streamer is a flagship music streamer for the audio obsessed. The Node Icon features an aluminium chassis and a 5-inch full-colour display, creating a new standard in hi res streamers. Connect any amplifier, active speakers or headphones for hi-res music. Play music through the BluOS app, Airplay 2 and more. HDMI, Dolby Digital and Dirac Live enable an immersive music and movie experience.
From Iconic to Icon
The Bluesound Node Icon Hi Res features an expertly crafted Dual-Mono DAC design. With two ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DACs and transparent circuitry, the Node Icon performs with outstanding dynamic range with low distortion and high resolution. MQA Labsโ groundbreaking technology further improves the DAC performance by correcting timing errors during the conversion process.
Beautifully Designed for the Audio Obsessed
Sporting a bold industrial design, the Node Icon Wireless Streamer uses an aluminium chassis, along with balanced XLR outputs and a 5-inch full-colour HD display. With a sleek gloss black finish, the Bluesound Node Icon is at home in any audio setup. Also supporting DSD playback, it uses the latest ES9826 Sabre ADC, for true analogue audio without distortion.
Stream Everything
The Node Icon Hi Res Streamer connects to all your favourite streaming services, all accessible through the BluOS app. Apple Airplay 2 and Bluetooth aptX are built-in, allowing you to enjoy music from any compatible device. With HDMI eARC, connect the Node Icon to your TV for high quality audio in all your TV shows and movies.
Go Beyond the Hi-Fi System
The Node Icon Hi-Res Streamer can wirelessly connect to Bluesound speakers to create an immersive multi-room music system. Control everything through the BluOS app over Wi-Fi. Enjoy a seamless music experience in every room without interruptions.
World-Class Headphone Technology
The Bluesound Node Icon streamer includes THX AAA headphone technology, for lifelike headphone listening experience. Connect your favourite pair of headphones to the ยผ-inch jack for quality sound with minimal distortion and exceptional clarity.
Technical Specifications
- Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
- Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, 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
- 3rd-Party Integrations: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready
- Wi-Fi Built In: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
- Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive
- Bluetooth Connectivity: Two-Way (transmit & receive)
- Optical/Analog Input: Toslink Optical, RCA Analogue
- IR Input: 3.5mm Jack
- HDMI Input: HDMI eARC
- USB IN: Type A (Fat32 Formatted) – External Storage only; Local Server Mode
- 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
- Headphone Output: 6.3mm Stereo x2; Bluetooth
- Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+
- Dimensions: 220 x 84 x 193 mm (W x H x D)
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