Lewis CaliburnBluesound’s flagship wireless music streamer, the NODE ICON, is now available worldwide. Starting at £899, 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, sound quality, and a sleek ultramodern design. With its revolutionary Dual-Mono DAC architecture, featuring two ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs, the NODE ICON offers precise audio playback with ultra-low distortion.
The NODE ICON is engineered to deliver the most accurate and true-to-source audio reproduction possible and features a high-quality aluminium chassis, a 5in full-colour display, and a matte black finish that integrates into any home stereo setup, while its wide array of digital/analogue connectivity make it versatile enough for any high-end audio system.
A New Standard in HiFi Streaming
“Every detail of the NODE has been meticulously engineered for performance,” says Matt Simmonds, Product Manager at Bluesound. “From its groundbreaking audio architecture to its elegant design, the NODE ICON isn’t just another streamer—it redefines what a wireless music streamer can be. It’s the perfect blend of form, function, and fidelity for those who demand the very best from their music.”
The NODE ICON is the result of years of engineering expertise, research, and development, building on the success of the original NODE, the first-ever wireless hi-res music streamer and Bluesound’s most popular product.
At the heart of the NODE ICON is its state-of-the-art 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.
The NODE ICON supports MQA Labs’ QRONO d2a processing technology, improving the overall impulse response and transparency of digital-to-analogue conversion and ensuring the very best performance from the Dual-Mono DAC design.
The NODE ICON features the latest two-channel ES9826 SABRE for true analogue-to-digital conversion. This advanced technology reportedly adds virtually no noise or distortion, allowing for the cleanest possible signal path.
The NODE ICON’s aluminum chassis and 5in full-colour 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 matte black finish is designed to integrate seamlessly into any home audio system.
With a full suite of analogue/digital connections, including HDMI eARC and balanced XLR outputs, the NODE ICON is designed for versatility..
Using THX AAA headphone amplifier technology, the NODE ICON offers low-noise, distortion-free headphone listening. It also features dual left and right ¼” headphone outputs, providing greater flexibility when connecting headphones.
The NODE ICON will support Dirac Live Room Correction with a future software upgrade and additional license purchase. This state-of-the-art technology allows users to measure and correct room acoustics to eliminate distortions and create a perfectly balanced listening experience in any environment.
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 £899 on bluesound.com and in authorised Bluesound dealers around the world. It will begin arriving to customers and available at dealer locations starting today.