$1,799.00 inc. GST
Available on backorder
The Bluesound NODE ICON is a flagship wireless music streamer, designed for the audio-obsessed. Its sleek aluminium chassis and vibrant 5” full-colour display set a new benchmark for wireless music streamers. 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.
Bluesound Node Icon Key Features and Specifications:
- 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:
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
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+
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)
Included Accessories:
• 120V AC Power Cord
• 230V AC Power Cord
• Ethernet Cable
• Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
