Bluesound’s flagship wireless music streamer, the NODE ICON, is now available worldwide. Starting at $999, the NODE ICON is the pinnacle of Bluesound’s innovation in high-resolution streaming and a new benchmark for the brand’s line of wireless multi-room music streamers.
The new NODE ICON combines cutting-edge engineering, exceptional sound quality, and a sleek ultramodern design. With its Dual-Mono DAC architecture, featuring two ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs, the NODE ICON offers precise audio playback with ultra-low distortion. It also features a high-quality aluminum chassis, 5-inch full-color display, and a gloss black finish that integrates into any home stereo setup, while its wide array of digital/analog connectivity make it versatile enough for any high-end audio system.
Key Features of the NODE ICON
- Dual-Mono DAC Design: At the heart of the NODE ICON is its Dual-Mono DAC architecture, which employs two ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs. This custom design by Bluesound is engineered to deliver superior dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and the highest possible resolution.
- QRONO d2a: The NODE ICON supports MQA Labs’ QRONO d2a processing technology, improving the overall impulse response and transparency of digital-to-analog conversion and ensuring the very best performance from each DAC chip.
- High-Performance ADC: The NODE ICON features the latest two-channel ES9826 SABRE for true analog-to-digital conversion. This advanced technology adds virtually no noise or distortion, allowing for the cleanest possible signal path.
- Premium Build Quality: The NODE ICON’s high-quality aluminum chassis and 5-inch full-color display not only enhance its design appeal, but also provide durability and deepen the music listening experience with vibrant displays of album artwork and track details. Its sleek gloss black finish integrates seamlessly into any home audio system.
- Audiophile Grade Connectivity: With a full suite of analog/digital connections, including HDMI eARC and balanced XLR outputs, the NODE ICON is designed for versatility.
Whether connecting to high-end amplifiers or home theater systems, the NODE ICON delivers exceptional performance.
- THX AAA Technology: Using THX AAA headphone amplifier technology, the NODE ICON offers low-noise, distortion-free headphone listening. It also features dual left and right 1/4-inch headphone outputs, providing greater flexibility when connecting headphones.
- Dirac Live Ready: The NODE ICON will support Dirac Live Room Correction with a future software upgrade and additional license purchase, allowing users to measure and correct room acoustics to eliminate distortions and create a perfectly balanced listening experience in any environment.
- Multi-Room Music: The NODE ICON seamlessly integrates into the BluOS ecosystem, allowing for wireless multi-room playback on Bluesound speakers and components around the home. It also allows users to connect the NODE ICON to other BluOS enabled devices from DALI Loudspeakers, Monitor Audio, NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, and Roksan.
The NODE ICON is available now at $999 on bluesound.com and in authorized Bluesound dealers around the world.
For more information, visit bluesound.com/node-icon.
