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

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-colour 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.

Specifications

Audio System Specifications

• Supported Audio File Formats:

  • MP3
  • AAC
  • WMA
  • WMA-L
  • OGG
  • ALAC
  • OPUS
    These formats cover a wide range of commonly used audio files, ensuring compatibility with most digital music libraries.

• Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats:

  • FLAC
  • MQA
  • ALAC
  • WAV
  • AIFF
  • MPEG-4 SLS
    These formats are tailored for audiophiles who seek lossless and high-resolution audio playback, ensuring the best sound quality.

• DSD Support:

  • DSD256
    This indicates support for Direct Stream Digital at up to 256 times the CD sample rate, catering to those who prefer the DSD format for its high-resolution audio quality.

• Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats:

  • Dolby Digital®
    Ensures support for multi-channel surround sound, enhancing the experience for movies and other multi-channel audio content.

• Native Sampling Rates:

  • Up to 192 kHz
    Supports high-resolution audio with sampling rates up to 192 kHz, capturing more detail and nuance in audio playback.

• Bit Depth:

  • 16-24
    Indicates the range of bit depths supported, where higher bit depths offer more dynamic range and less noise.

• Audio Controls & EQ:

  • BluOS Controller App
    Allows users to control the audio settings and equalization through the BluOS Controller App, providing flexibility in customizing the listening experience.

• DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter):

  • ESS ES9039Q2M x2
    Uses two ESS ES9039Q2M DACs for high-quality digital-to-analog conversion, ensuring precise and accurate audio reproduction.

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

  • TBD
    This specification is to be determined, and it typically measures the level of desired signal relative to the background noise.

• Distortion:

  • TBD
    This specification is also to be determined, representing the level of harmonic distortion in the audio output.

• Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD <0.1%):

  • 160 mW @ 16Ω
  • 230 mW @ 32Ω
  • 53 mW @ 250Ω
  • 22 mW @ 600Ω
    These power outputs show the continuous power delivered to headphones at different impedances, with low total harmonic distortion (<0.1%), ensuring clean and powerful headphone performance.