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In Greater Detail

The Bluesound NODE ICON is a network audio streamer that connects to your network either through a wired Ethernet connection or WiFi. It allows you to play music from a variety of online and local sources. It offers direct support for:

• Spotify Connect

• TIDAL Connect

• Roon

• Apple AirPlay 2

• Two-way Bluetooth aptX HD

In addition, through the BluOS app (available for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS), you can access:

• Amazon Music

• Deezer

• Neil Young Archives

• Qobuz

• Spotify

• Soundmachine

• TIDAL

• Tunify

You can also use the Bluesound NODE to access the following internet radio services:

• CALM Radio

• Sirius XM

• iHeart Radio

• LiveXLive

• Radio Paradise

• TuneIn

By connecting an external USB drive or through your local network via SMB file sharing, the Bluesound NODE can play back the following file formats:

• MP3

• AAC

• WMA

• WMA-L

• OGG

• ALAC

• OPUS

The Bluesound NODE also supports the following hi-res file formats, with bit depths of 16-24 and native sampling rates up to 192 kHz:

• FLAC

• MQA

• WAV

• AIFF

• MPEG-4 SLS

Also included are multiple audio inputs:

• TOSLINK digital

• Stereo analog

• HDMI eARC

Combine the NODE with the full Bluesound family of products for an easy and affordable high quality multi-room audio system.

Creative Audio Pro Tips

• The Bluesound NODE ICON will sound great right out of the box, but it will sound even better after 50-100 hours of use.

• A wired ethernet connection is always recommended, if possible.

• We always recommend quality interconnect cable to get the most out of this component and your system.

Bluesound NODE ICON Technical Specifications

(reprinted from Bluesound)

Connections

Network
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz)
Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps

Audio Input
Toslink Optical
RCA Analog
HDMI eARC

Audio Output
Analog Stereo RCA (Fixed or Variable)
Balanced XLR Stereo (Fixed or Variable)
Coaxial RCA
TOSLINK digital optical
USB Audio 2.0

Bluetooth
Bluetooth with support for aptX™ HD
Two-Way (transmit & receive)

Headphones
3.5mm Stereo Out
Wireless Bluetooth Out

Subwoofer
RCA Out
Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+

USB
Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted)

Trigger
12V Trigger Out

IR Remote
IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning
IR Input 3.5mm Jack

Power
Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)

Audio

Supported Audio File Formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS

Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats
FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS

Processor
ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core

Native Sampling Rates
up to 192 kHz

Bit Depths
16-24

Performance
SNR -129 dB (XLR), -121 dB (RCA)
THD+N, 0.0004%

DAC
ESS ES9039Q2M x2

Software and Integrations

Operating System
BluOS

App Controller Operating Systems
iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10-11

Network File Sharing
SMB up to 200,000 track index

Album Art Supported
JPG, PNG

Internet Radio
CALM Radio, Sirius XM, iHeart Radio, LiveXLive, Radio Paradise, TuneIn

Music Services
Amazon Music, Deezer, Neil Young Archives, Qobuz, Spotify, Soundmachine, TIDAL, Tunify

Voice Control
Amazon Alexa Skills

3rd-Party
AirPlay 2
Spotify Connect
Tidal Connect
Roon Ready

Control Systems
Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

General

Finish Options
Black/White; Matte Satin Paint

Included Accessories
120V AC Power Cord
230V AC Power Cord
Ethernet Cable
Stereo RCA to RCA Cable

Storage Environment
-10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity

Operating Environment
0°C to 40°C

Product Weight
2.23 kg/4.92 lbs

Product Dimensions (WxHxD)
220 x 84 x 193 mm
8.7 x 3.3 x 7.6 in