The NODE ICON represents a pinnacle achievement in wireless music streaming technology, tailored for audiophiles who demand nothing less than perfection. Encased in a stylish aluminum chassis, this flagship music streamer boasts a stunning 5-inch full-color display, raising the bar for both design and functionality. Engineered to be the centerpiece of your audio setup, the NODE ICON connects effortlessly to amplifiers, powered speakers, and even high-end headphones, offering BluOS high-resolution streaming, Apple AirPlay 2, and THX AAA technology for the most immersive sound experience. What truly sets the NODE ICON apart is its HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital, and optional Dirac Live integration, which combine to deliver a cinematic sound experience for both music and television. Whether you’re streaming a hi-res track or watching your favorite movie, the device ensures a level of clarity and depth that is hard to rival. The inclusion of Dirac Live helps to counteract poor room acoustics, elevating every listening session with precise sound calibration.
At the heart of the NODE ICON is its Dual-Mono DAC design, which provides a soundstage with remarkable dynamic range and negligible distortion. Leveraging MQA Labs’ innovative QRONO d2a technology, the device is able to address timing errors during the conversion from digital to analogue. This ensures the audio you hear is as faithful as possible to the original recording, delivering an experience that’s as close to live performance as technology allows. Visually, the NODE ICON impresses with a sleek industrial design, complete with a premium gloss black finish and an aluminum chassis. The balanced XLR outputs ensure pristine audio transmission, while the 5-inch HD display not only adds aesthetic appeal but also enhances usability. Its versatile design makes it an elegant addition to any high-end audio system.
The NODE ICON supports DSD playback and features the latest ES9826 SABRE ADC, ensuring true-to-source analog audio with minimal interference. Whether you’re playing music from major streaming platforms or your own digital collection, every note is rendered with pinpoint accuracy. The BluOS app allows you to control all of your content with ease, integrating both your online libraries and personal collections into one seamless experience. For added versatility, the NODE ICON offers aptX Adaptive Bluetooth and built-in Apple AirPlay 2 support, giving you the flexibility to stream from a wide variety of apps and services. Its HDMI eARC connection transforms your movie nights by integrating high-resolution audio with your TV, delivering theater-quality sound with the convenience of a single cable.
A standout feature of the NODE ICON is its multi-room audio capability. By connecting wirelessly with other Bluesound speakers and components, you can fill your entire home with music. With dual-band Wi-Fi, the device ensures a stable, drop-free connection, allowing you to enjoy your favorite songs in every room or even different music in different areas, all controlled from your smartphone or tablet. Lastly, for those who crave perfect headphone listening, the NODE ICON includes THX AAA technology. This cutting-edge headphone amplifier delivers an incredibly low-distortion listening experience, ensuring crisp clarity and an expansive soundstage. Audiophiles can connect their premium headphones to the 1/4″ jacks and experience studio-quality audio with zero compromises.