Bluesound Node Icon Reference Music Streamer - Black
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Bluesound Node Icon Reference Music Streamer - Black
The Node, Taken to Its Limit
For a decade, the Bluesound Node defined easy hi-fi streaming. The Node Icon is what happens when Bluesound removes the limits. There are dual ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE DACs in a true dual-mono layout. There are balanced XLR outputs, a THX AAA headphone amplifier behind two front jacks, and a 5-inch color touchscreen.
Streaming runs on BluOS, one of the most complete platforms in audio. Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Deezer and internet radio are all built in, with twenty-plus services in all. AirPlay 2 and two-way Bluetooth are there too. It plays hi-res PCM to 24-bit and 192kHz, and DSD256.
The tilted touchscreen shows album art and acts like a dashboard for your music, with VU meters for a classic touch. This is the rare streamer that's as satisfying to look at as to hear.
Reference Connections, Headphones Included
The Icon is built to anchor a serious system. Balanced XLR and RCA outputs feed your amplifier or powered speakers. HDMI eARC brings TV sound in. Optical, coaxial and USB connections round out the digital side, in and out. A subwoofer output stands ready for deeper bass.
Headphone listeners get real hardware here, not an afterthought. Two 6.3mm jacks are driven by THX AAA amplification, so two people can listen at once. BluOS multi-room ties it all to Bluesound, NAD, and PSB zones across the house.
What Reviewers Are Saying
What Hi-Fi's Kashfia Kabir awarded the Node Icon five stars across sound, build, and features in an October 11, 2025 review, calling it "a lively, engaging and dynamic performer that grabs our interest at the beginning and only continues to impress us the more we listen," and "a quietly but terrifically capable performer that simply gets out of the way and lets the music shine through."
Who Is This Streamer Best For?
- You want Bluesound's best — dual-mono DACs, balanced outputs, and the touchscreen make this the reference of the range.
- You listen on headphones too — dual THX AAA-powered jacks are unmatched among streamers at this level.
- You want room correction — Dirac Live readiness lets the Icon tune itself to your room.
- You're invested in BluOS — the Icon becomes the flagship zone of a whole-home system.
- You listen on headphones as well — a dedicated headphone stage means the Icon serves a private listening chair as readily as a pair of speakers. See our headphones.
How Does It Connect to Your System?
Run the balanced XLR or RCA outputs to your amplifier or powered speakers, connect your TV to HDMI eARC, and join your network over Wi-Fi or Ethernet; the BluOS app handles the rest. Headphones plug into either front 6.3mm jack. Prefer your own DAC? Optical and coaxial outputs pass the digital signal through.
Control everything from the touchscreen, the BluOS app, your TV remote via HDMI, or directly within Spotify and Tidal. Firmware updates arrive over the network.
Pairs Well With
Building your system? Here are some great companions for the Node Icon:
- Integrated Amplifier: The natural partner for a reference source — see our Integrated Amplifiers.
- Headphones: Those THX AAA jacks deserve serious headphones — see our Headphones.
- Subwoofer: Put the sub output to work — see our Subwoofers.
- Cables: Quality XLR interconnects make the most of the balanced outputs — see our Interconnect Cables.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Icon different from the standard Node?
Dual ES9039Q2M DACs in dual-mono configuration, balanced XLR outputs, dual THX AAA headphone jacks, a 5" touchscreen, and Dirac Live readiness.
Does it have a headphone output?
Two, both 6.3mm, driven by THX AAA amplification, so two listeners can share.
What streaming services does it support?
More than twenty through BluOS, including Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz, and Amazon Music, plus AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, and Roon Ready certification.
What is Dirac Live?
Professional room-correction software that measures your room and tunes the output to suit it. The Icon is Dirac Live ready, with calibration sold separately.
What formats does it play?
Hi-res PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz and DSD256.
Can I connect my TV?
Yes, the HDMI eARC input routes TV sound through your system.
See It in Action
A British Audiophile calls the Node Icon another home run:
Hans Beekhuyzen finds it remarkably good:
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- Flagship Bluesound music streamer designed for high-performance audio systems
- Dual-mono DAC architecture with two ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE DACs
- MQA Labs QRONO d2a technology improves digital timing accuracy
- Supports high-resolution PCM music up to 24-bit/192kHz
- Supports DSD playback up to DSD256
- BluOS provides access to more than 20 music services plus Internet Radio
- Spotify Connect with Spotify Lossless support
- TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect
- Apple AirPlay 2
- Roon Ready
- Dirac Live Ready for optional room correction
- Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog outputs
- HDMI eARC makes it easy to enjoy TV sound through your main audio system
- USB-C input provides direct connection to a computer
- Optical and RCA analog inputs for additional audio sources
- Coaxial, optical, and USB Audio 2.0 digital outputs
- Two-way Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive
- THX AAA headphone amplifier
- Two full-size 1/4" headphone outputs allow two people to listen at once
- 5-inch full-color HD display shows album artwork and playback information
- Dedicated subwoofer output
- Five programmable quick-touch presets
- Dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet
- Works with other BluOS players for whole-home multi-room music
- Premium anodized aluminum chassis
- Model: N530
- Product Type: Reference Music Streamer
- DAC: Dual ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE DACs
- DAC Architecture: Dual Mono
- Maximum Native Sampling Rate: 192kHz
- Bit Depth: 16-24 bit
- DSD Support: Up to DSD256
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -129dB XLR / -121dB RCA
- THD+N: 0.0004%
- High-Resolution Formats: FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
- Additional Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
- Multi-Channel Audio: Dolby Digital
- Processor: ARM Cortex-A53 Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
- Operating System: BluOS
- Display: 5-inch full-color non-touch display
- Analog Outputs: Balanced XLR stereo and RCA stereo, fixed or variable
- Digital Outputs: Coaxial RCA, TOSLINK optical, and USB Audio 2.0
- HDMI Input: HDMI eARC
- Analog Input: Stereo RCA
- Optical Input: TOSLINK
- Computer Input: USB Type-C
- USB Storage Input: USB Type-A
- Headphone Outputs: 2 x 6.3mm (1/4") stereo
- Headphone Amplifier: THX AAA
- Headphone Output: 235mW into 32 ohms
- Subwoofer Output: RCA plus wireless connection to Bluesound PULSE SUB+
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive
- Bluetooth Operation: Two-way transmit and receive
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
- Ethernet: Gigabit RJ45, 1000 Mbps
- Network File Sharing: SMB, up to 200,000 files
- Dirac Live: Ready; license and calibration equipment may be required separately
- 12V Trigger Output: Yes
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 8.7" x 3.3" x 7.6"
- Weight: 4.92 lb.
- Finish: Black Anodized Aluminum
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