BLUESOUND NODE ICON Reference Music Streamer Owner’s Manual

NODE ICON Reference Music Streamer

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Specifications

• Supported Audio File Formats: Various audio file formats
  supported

• Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats: High-quality audio
  file formats supported

• DSD Support: Yes

• Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Multiple multi-channel
  audio formats supported

• Native Sampling Rates: Variable

• Bit Depth: Variable

• Audio Controls & EQ: Available

• DAC: Included

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: High

• Distortion: Low

• Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD): High power output with
  low distortion

Product Usage Instructions

1. Headphone Amplifier Technology

The NODE ICON features THX AAATM technology, providing lifelike
headphone listening experience with low noise and distortion.
Connect your high-performance headphones to the headphone jacks for
exceptional soundstage and clarity.

2. Smart Acoustics with Dirac Live

The NODE ICON is equipped with Dirac Live to combat bad room
acoustics. Upgrade to Dirac Live directly from Dirac and use their
app to measure room acoustics, eliminate unwanted distortions, and
achieve clear, balanced sound for your music and movies.

Note: A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity microphone is
required for this feature and available from Bluesound.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use any headphones with the NODE ICON?

A: The NODE ICON is compatible with high-performance headphones
that feature a 1/4 inch connector.

Q: How do I upgrade to Dirac Live for smart acoustics?

A: You can upgrade to Dirac Live directly from Dirac and use
their app to set up and calibrate your room for optimal sound
quality.

Q: Is the calibration kit included with the NODE ICON?

A: No, the calibration kit with a high-sensitivity microphone is
not included with the NODE ICON and is available separately from
Bluesound.

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NODE ICON
Reference Music Streamer

PRELIMINARY

From iconic to icon. The NODE ICON is a flagship wireless music streamer for the audio obsessed. Every detail of the design has been carefully engineered to the highest standard of performance, from its breakthrough Bluesound Dual- Mono design with two ESS SABRE® ES9039Q2M DAC chipsets implemented to perfection, to its sleek aluminum chassis and beautiful 5″ full-colour display. The NODE ICON seamlessly connects to any high-performance amplifier, powered speakers or headphones, bringing BluOS hi-res streaming, Apple AirPlay 2, THX AAATM technology, aptXTM Adaptive Bluetooth® and DSD support to your existing stereo setup. With HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital and Dirac Live Ready, you can also transform the way you experience music and TV with Dolby downmixing and state-of-the-art room correction technology.
BENCHMARK SOUND QUALITY With carefully selected componentry, and a masterfully engineered Bluesound Dual-Mono design with two ESS SABRE® ES9039Q2M DAC chipsets, the NODE ICON sets a new benchmark for wireless music streamers. It uses the latest fourth generation ESS Hyperstream® technology to let you experience sound with superior dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and the highest possible resolution ever heard. From engineering to performance, the NODE ICON is the best streamer we’ve ever built.
BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR THE AUDIO OBSESSED The NODE ICON features an all-new industrial design, with an aluminium cabinet construction, seamlessly integrated with the large front glass panel and the gorgeous 5″ non-touch display.. Its sleek gloss black finish blends seamlessly into any existing setup, with audiophile-grade connections to support high-quality performance. It also features built-in IR learning and a proximity-sensing touch panel that provides quick control and access for up to five programmable presets, volume and playback controls.
STREAM EVERYTHING Stream all the music ever recorded, from popular music streaming services to your own digital music libraries, and access everything you listen to, including hi-res FLAC, MQA and DSD 256, in the BluOS app. Apple AirPlay 2 and aptXTM Adaptive Bluetooth® are also built-in to let you enjoy even more music from more apps and services. With HDMI eARC, you can easily connect the NODE ICON to your TV with a single cable and bring hi-res music streaming together with your movie and gaming experiences.
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-CLASS HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGY Lifelike headphone listening is made possible by THX AAATM 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 fullsized 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 eradicate bass traps, echoes, and other unwanted distortions from your audio. The result is clear, balanced, and detailed sound for your music and movie soundtracks. A calibration kit with a highsensitivity microphone is also required and available from Bluesound.

BLUESOUND DUAL-MONO DAC DESIGN 2X ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE® DAC BALANCED XLR OUTPUT STEREO RCA OUTPUT OPTICAL, COAXIAL, USB OUTPUTS SUBWOOFER OUTPUT 2X 6.3MM HEADPHONE OUTPUT THX AAATM HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER HDMI eARC INPUT USB-C INPUT STEREO RCA + OPTICAL TOSLINK INPUT ESS ES9826 SABRE® ADC 5″ NON-TOUCH COLOUR DISPLAY 5 PROGRAMMABLE QUICK-TOUCH PRESETS USER INTERFACE WITH PROXIMITY SENSOR BLUOSTM WIRELESS MULTI-ROOM PL ATFORM QUAD-CORE 1.8GHZ ARM® CORTEXTM A53 PROCESSOR DIRAC LIVE READY MQA AND HI-RES MUSIC STREAMING DSD256 PLAYBACK AIRPLAY 2 INTEGRATION SPOTIFY CONNECT + TIDAL CONNECT LOCAL SERVER MODE DUAL- BAND WIFI + GIGABIT ETHERNET TWO-WAY APTXTM ADAPTIVE BLUETOOTH IR REMOTE LEARNING CAPABILITY 12V TRIGGER OUT BLACK FINISH

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NODE ICON SPECIFICATIONS

PRELIMINARY

AUDIO Supported Audio File Formats: Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats: DSD Support: Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Native Sampling Rates: Bit Depth: Audio Controls & EQ: DAC: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Distortion: Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD<0.1%):
SOFTWARE & INTEGRATIONS Operating System: App Controller Operating System: Processor: Supported Network File Sharing: Album Art Supported: Music Services & Internet Radio: 3rd-Party Integrations: Control System Integrations: Voice Control Integrations:
CONNECTIONS Power Supply: Ethernet/LAN: Wi-Fi Built In: Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth Connectivity: IR Optical Built In: IR Input: Optical/Analog Input: HDMI Input: USB IN: USB (other): Audio Output:
Coaxial Output: Optical Output: Trigger Out: Headphone Output: Subwoofer Output:
USER INTERFACE & CONTROL Status Indicator: Play/Pause Button: Volume Control Buttons: Previous/Next Track Buttons Preset Buttons: Proximity Sensor: Display:
GENERAL Finish: Storage Environment: Operating Environment: SKU/Version:

• all specifications subject to change without notice

MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, OPUS FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS DSD256 Dolby Digital® up to 192 kHz 16-24 BluOS Controller App ESS ES9039Q2M x2 TBD TBD 160mW, 16 / 230mW, 32 / 53mW, 250 / 22mW, 600

Front View

BluOS iOS, Android, Windows, macOS ARM® CortexTM -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files JPG, PNG 23+ AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron Amazon Alexa Skills

Rear View

Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive Two-Way (transmit & receive) IR Sensor Built In – front panel with IR Remote Learning 3.5mm Jack Toslink Optical, RCA Analog HDMI eARC Type A (Fat32 Formatted) – External Storage only; Local Server Mode USB Type C (PC input) Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option; Balanced XLR Stereo with Fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A) RCA TOSLINK digital optical 12 Volt 6.3mm/1/4″ Stereo x2; Bluetooth RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+

D 193mm (7.6″)
H 84mm (3.3″)

W 220mm (8.7″)

LED Touch LED Touch Slider LED Touch LED Touch LED x 5 Yes 5″ Non-touch display

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.

Black: Anodized Aluminum -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity 0°C to 40°C N530

Included Accessories · 120V AC Power Cord · 230V AC Power Cord · Ethernet Cable · Stereo RCA to RCA Cable

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References

• Wireless multi-room speakers and components for music streaming - Bluesound

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