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Bluesound Node Icon Reference Music Streamer

Brand: Bluesound | SKU: NodeIconBlack | UPC: 786357003047

Warranty: 1 Year
Condition: New
Price
$1,199
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Bluesound Node Icon Reference Music Streamer Open Box - Safe and Sound HQ

Bluesound Node Icon Reference Music Streamer

Price
$1,199

The NODE ICON is a flagship wireless music streamer, designed for the audio obsessed. With its sleek aluminum chassis, and vibrant 5” full-color display, it sets a new benchmark for wireless music streamers. Seamlessly 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.

  • 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

FROM ICONIC TO ICON
The NODE ICON redefines HiFi listening with its expertly crafted Dual-Mono DAC design. Featuring two cutting-edge ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs and transparent circuitry, it delivers sound with unparalleled dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and exceptional resolution. MQA Labs' groundbreaking QRONO d2a technology further refines DAC performance by correcting timing errors during digital-to-analogue conversion, ensuring the timing response aligns perfectly with the original recording for an authentic listening experience.

BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR THE AUDIO OBSESSED
With a bold industrial design for the next generation of HiFi, the NODE ICON features a high-quality aluminum chassis, balanced XLR outputs, and a beautiful 5” full-color HD display. Its sleek gloss black finish integrates seamlessly into any setup, while audiophile-grade connections ensure superior performance. Supporting DSD playback, it features the latest ES9826 SABRE ADC, delivering true-to-source analog audio with minimal noise or distortion.

STREAM EVERYTHING
Stream all the music ever recorded with the NODE ICON, from popular streaming services to your personal digital libraries, all accessible through the BluOS app. With built-in Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth*, enjoy more music from even more apps and services. HDMI eARC lets you connect seamlessly to your TV, bringing hi-res music streaming into your movie and gaming experiences, all with just a single cable. 

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'S BEST HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGY
Lifelike headphone listening is made possible by THX AAA™ 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 full-sized 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 eliminate standing waves, reverberations, and other unwanted distortions. The result is clear, balanced, and detailed sound for your music and movie soundtracks. A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity microphone is also required and available from Bluesound with additional purchase.

*Available via a future software upgrade.

Brand Bluesound
Model Node Icon
USB Input Yes
RCA/XLR Input YES / NO
Optical Digital Input 1
Coaxial Digital Input 0
HDMI Input 1
Subwoofer Output 1
RCA/XLR Output YES / YES
DAC 2 x ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB) 121
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.0004% + N
Apply Airplay Yes
Chromecast No
Roon Ready Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Apple Music Yes
Amazon Music Yes
Pandora Yes
Sirius XM Yes
Spotify Connect Yes
Tidal Yes
Qobuz Yes
TuneIN Yes
Dimensions H x W x D (Inches) 3 3/8" x 8 5/8" x 9 1/16"
Weight (lbs) 4.92
Warranty 1 Year

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Rating
2
Brand
Bluesound
Arcam
EverSolo
Musical Fidelity
Model
Node Icon
ST25
DMP-A6 Gen 2
MX-Stream
USB Input
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
RCA/XLR Input
YES / NO
NO / NO
NO / NO
NO / NO
OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT
1
0
1
0
COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT
0
0
1
0
HDMI INput
1
0
1
0
SUBWOOFER OUTPUT
1
0
0
0
RCA/XLR OUTPUT
YES / YES
YES / NO
YES / YES
NO / NO
Signal to Noise Ratio
121
> 124
> 117
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.0004% + N
0.0008% + N
<0.00011% + N
<0.005%
DAC
2 x ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M
ESS Sabre ESS9038K2M
2x ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M
No
TUNEIN
Yes
No
No
Yes
QOBUZ
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
TIDAL
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sirius XM
Yes
No
No
No
Pandora
Yes
No
No
No
Amazon Music
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Apple Music
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Roon Ready
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chromecast
No
Yes
No
No
Apple Airplay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dimensions (HxWxD)
3 3/8" x 8 5/8" x 9 1/16"
3.9" x 16.96" x 13.5"
2.36" x 11.02" x 7.48"
2.2" x 8.6" x 8.5"
Warranty
1 Year
5 Years
1 Year
5 Years
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The Arcam ST60 sounds clear, instruments are distinct, bass is tight and correctly present, and vocals are realistic and lovely. There is no longer a dedicated Arcam app, but I use the Tidal app which works, but it's apparent that this is a 2019 design. The software update required to stream FLAC in max resolution through Tidal required using a PC and the file downloaded from the Arcam website. Some computer literacy is required and the possibility of bricking the ST60 with a future update is a concern. But paying $695 for a $1650 list unit is an excellent value for the sound quality which is still head and shoulders above any other streamer <$1000 today. I recommend the ST60 now but will be watching as this quickly changing product type advances.

Talked with Jacob on the phone as I enquired about using using the focal as a center channel over my existing Super Sat 60c. Jacob knows the product and I purchased a open box and couldn't be more happier with the Focal. Item was double boxed and was shipped timely. Good job Safe and Sound.

I have connected the transport via I2S to a separate DAC in about the same price range and then using analog outputs to a dedicated input on my processor for direct DSD.
. It’s the best sound I have ever had in my room. The quality of the transport is very impressive. The only problem I’ve experienced is I haven’t gotten used to taking the disc out of the player with the puck, but I look forward to perfecting that move with practice!

Very sensitive and awesome tuner. Glad I bought one.

Look beautiful sound even better.

Fabulous amp but remote is not ready for prime time,

Great sounding, solid build, easy operation.

Sounds really good now that I've worked out the connection bugs. I couldn't make the system work with the HDMI 2.0 of my 2013 TV because of HDCP 2.2 connection issues. Seems fine with a new TV.

Thanks for the awesome set of speakers. I am not sure if my neighbors will like them as much as I do!

The speaker DM 20 was just what I wanted. Not only aesthetically pleasing but the sound in my 30 ft theater room is dynamic. Thank you

The Luxsin X9 is an exceptional Digital-to-Analog Converter, surpassing my expectations. It features remarkable construction and an integrated high-fidelity headphone amplifier.

The subwoofer arrived as described so I am a happy camper. This is the 2nd one for me so I can run two with my 2-channel system.

I’ve been using this on the recommendation of the sales rep in the store with a set of B&W 606S speakers. Drives them fantastically.

The player sounds terrific. Playing music from a USB flashdrive is super convenient and sounds as good as playing CDs. Operating the player from the app isn't as good as it could be, but it provides more functions than the remote control.

Fantastic high current integrated amplifier. The build quality is top notch at this price point. The PMA series is made in Japan. The power output is underrated at 70 wpc into 8 ohms and 140 wpc into 4 ohms. It’s closer to 90 into 8 ohms and 150 into 4 ohms. Those figures are based on bench test results I’ve seen online. You can really hear it too. Easily drives my speakers to a high level. I don’t need to turn the beefy volume knob past 10 o’clock to hit levels close to 85 db. The sound quality is rich and detailed. I have it setup to analog 2/source direct mode to achieve the cleanest signal bypassing all digital circuits. I can’t wait to connect this amp to the new Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G’s that I just ordered. I have a feeling it’s gonna be a great pairing.

Receiver was exactly as it should be out of the box! Works as it should and I'm happy with my purchase!

Great player. The only problem is with gapless playing of continuos music where the breaks between the songs are still there between songs. That should not be happening.

Noticeable improvement in bass and clarity. (we have wood floors) over our basement area. As always, excellent advice and quick shipment

Excellent beginning friendly

Sounds and looks fantastic. If a premium cable is what you want, look no further. It’s probably safe to spend the extra $ and get some length for slack, just my two cents.

I’m kinda blown away by these speakers! They exceed expectations! I had the motion f20s that were six years old and I was apprehensive that this investment might not be that noticeable (I really liked the f20s and still do)
But this is a pretty big improvement. The sensitivity allows for better performance at lower volume. Hearing details that seem new and improvements on older recordings.
Buy these speakers if you can, they are on sale with retailers, but I appreciate how safe and sound dealt with me. One complaint, is using UPS guarantees a significant wait time.

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Rega Planar 3 Turntable
ashwin ramaswamy

great sound

Exceeded expectations!

Beautiful player! Sounds incredible! Excellent customer service! Very happy with the purchase!