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Home / Audio/Video / Bluesound Releases New Reference Wireless Music Streamer

Bluesound Releases New Reference Wireless Music Streamer

  • December 12, 2024
  • 1:30 pm
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Bluesound, the wireless hi-res multi-room music brand, has announced that its flagship wireless music streamer, the NODE ICON, is now available worldwide.

Starting at $999, the NODE ICON features two ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs, offering more precise audio playback with ultra-low distortion, according to the company. It also features a high-quality aluminum chassis, 5” full-color display, and a gloss black finish that integrates into most home stereo setups. In addition to its dual-mono DAC architecture, NODE ICON provides a wide array of digital/analog connectivity to make it versatile enough for any high-end audio system.

“Every detail of the NODE has been meticulously engineered for performance,” said Matt Simmonds, product manager at Bluesound. “From its groundbreaking audio architecture to its elegant design, the NODE ICON isn’t just a 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. The NODE ICON is engineered to deliver the most accurate and true-to-source audio reproduction possible. From its meticulous component selection to its expertly tuned circuitry, every element of the NODE ICON is designed to bring listeners closer to their music.

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” 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.
  • 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.
  • 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” 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. This technology allows users to measure and correct room acoustics to eliminate distortion 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 mul -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. It will begin arriving to customers and available at dealer locations starting today. For full details, click here.

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Residential Tech Today’s former executive editor Jeremy Glowacki is an editorial veteran with more than 20 years of professional experience with numerous publications. In 2000, he helped create and launch Residential Systems, a business and technology magazine for the custom integration business. He served as day-to-day editor of that title and content director of the CEDIA Daily, Systems Contractor News, and several other B2B titles until joining Innovative Properties Worldwide in 2018. Jeremy was named a CEDIA Fellow in 2012.
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