Multiroom WiFi Streamer
The Bluesound Node Icon offers continuous output power optimised for high-end headphones: 160 mW at 16O, 230 mW at 32O, 53 mW at 250O and 22 mW at 600O. This power ensures an exceptional listening experience, even with high-impedance headphones, providing clear, distortion-free sound.
With a variety of connectivity options, the Bluesound Node Icon wireless music streamer makes it easy to integrate into any audio system: Ethernet/LAN: RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet connector (1000 Mbps) for a fast and stable connection. Built-in Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band, ensuring smooth audio streaming. Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive: High-quality Bluetooth connectivity with bidirectional capability (transmit and receive).
The Bluesound Node Icon is designed to adapt to your connection needs and offers a wide range of inputs and outputs: Inputs: TOSLINK optical, RCA analogue, HDMI eARC, USB Type A for external storage, and USB Type C input (for PC). Outputs: Analogue stereo RCA (with fixed option), stereo XLR balanced output, USB Audio 2.0, RCA coaxial output, TOSLINK optical output, 12V trigger output, and subwoofer output (RCA and wireless connection for PULSE SUB+).
The Bluesound Node Icon wireless music streamer is designed to offer a complete user experience, with access to more than 23 music services and internet radio. It is compatible with platforms such as Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and is Roon Ready, allowing you to enjoy your favourite streaming services with ease. In addition, you can control it via Amazon Alexa, as well as other integration systems such as AirPlay 2 and Dirac Live Ready, allowing for an advanced and seamless control experience.
This wireless music streamer is perfect for high-end automation systems, being compatible with Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC and Lutron. This integration makes it easy to control the device in home automation systems, making the user experience seamless and personalised.
The Bluesound Node Icon features a sleek black anodised aluminium design and an informative 5-inch display. It includes a series of LED touch controls with Play/Pause button, volume slider, previous/next song step and 5 preset buttons. Its proximity sensor allows the controls to illuminate only when the user is nearby, bringing a modern and efficient user experience.
Features:
- Supported formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, OPUS, FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS, DSD256, Dolby Digital®
- Native sampling rates: Up to 192 kHz
- Resolution (Bits): 16-24
- Sound Controls and Equalisation: BluOS Controller App
- DAC: ESS ES9039Q2M x2
- Signal to Noise Ratio: TBD
- Distortion: TBD
- Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD): TBD
- Operating System: BluOS
- Operating systems for control app: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
- Processor: ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
- Supported file sharing network: Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files
- Supported album artwork: JPG, PNG
- Music and Internet radio services: 23+
- Integration with third-party services: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready
- Integration with Control Systems: Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron
- Voice Control Integration: Amazon Alexa Skills
- Power supply: Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)
- Ethernet/LAN: Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps
- Wi-Fi Integrated: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
- Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive
- Bluetooth Connectivity: Two-Way (transmit & receive)
- Integrated Optical IR: IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning
- IR Input: 3.5mm Jack
- Optical/Analogue Input: Toslink Optical, RCA Analog
- HDMI Input: HDMI eARC
- USBN Input: Type A (Fat32 Formatted) - External Storage only; Local Server Mode
- USB (Other): USB Type C (PC input)
- Audio Output: Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option; Balanced XLR Stereo with Fixed option; USB Audio 2.0 (Type A)
- Coaxial Output: RCA
- Optical Output: TOSLINK digital optical
- Trigger Output: 12 Volt
- Headphone Output: 6.3mm/1/4" Stereo x2; Bluetooth
- Subwoofer output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+
- Status Indicator: LED
- Play/Pause Button: Touch LED
- Volume Control Buttons: Touch Slider LED
- Next/Previous Song Buttons: Touch LED
- Preset Buttons: Touch LED x 5
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Display: 5" Non-touch display
- Finish: Black: Anodized Aluminum
- Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
- Operating environment: 0°C to 40°C
- SKU/Version: N530
- Size: 220 x 84 x 193 mm (W x H x D x H)
- Included Accessories: 120V AC Power Cord, 230V AC Power Cord, Ethernet Cable, Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
