About this item

• The NODE ICON redefines hi-fi listening with its expertly crafted dual mono DAC design. Equipped with two state-of-the-art ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs and transparent circuits, it delivers sound with unparalleled dynamic range, extremely low distortion and exceptional resolution. MQA Labs‘ groundbreaking QRONO d2a technology further refines DAC performance by correcting timing errors in digital-to-analog conversion, ensuring that the timing response perfectly matches the original recording, allowing for an authentic listening experience.
• With a bold industrial design for the next generation of hifi, the NODE ICON features a high-quality aluminum housing, balanced XLR outputs and a beautiful 5-inch full-color HD display. Its sleek, glossy black finish blends seamlessly into any setup, while audiophile connectors deliver superior performance. It supports DSD playback and features the latest ES9826 SABRE ADC, which delivers faithful analog audio with minimal noise or distortion.
• Stream all the music ever recorded with the NODE ICON, from popular streaming services to your personal digital libraries, all accessible via the BluOS app. Enjoy more music from more apps and services with built-in Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth*. With HDMI eARC, you can seamlessly connect to your TV and integrate high-resolution music streaming into your movie and gaming experiences – all with a single cable.
• The NODE ICON can be wirelessly connected to bluesound speakers and stereo components to create a multi-room music system connected via BluOS throughout the home. With dual-band Wi-Fi for uninterrupted listening, you can play your new favourite track anywhere or listen to different music and genres in different rooms – with complete control over your phone, tablet or desktop.
• Lifelike headphone enjoyment is made possible by THX AAA technology, the headphone amplifier with the most linear response in the world. Its patented feed-forward error correction results in remarkably low noise and distortion, providing exceptional soundstage and clarity. Connect your high-performance headphones to the full-size left or right 6.3mm headphone jacks and enjoy audiophile listening pleasure without much fuss and no compromise.
• With Dirac Live*, available as an upgrade directly from Dirac, the NODE ICON is ready to intelligently fight bad room acoustics. Use Dirac app to measure your room’s acoustics and eliminate standing waves, reverberation and other unwanted distortions. The result is a clear, balanced and detailed sound for your music and movie soundtracks. A calibration kit with a high-sensitivity microphone is also required and available at an extra cost from Bluesound