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product_id: 682676102
title: "Node ICON Reference Multi-Room High Resolution Wireless Music Streamer"
brand: "bluesound"
price: "$2513.58"
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# Dual-Mono ESS SABRE DACs for pristine sound Dual-band Wi-Fi for seamless multi-room streaming 5” full-color HD display for intuitive control Node ICON Reference Multi-Room High Resolution Wireless Music Streamer

**Brand:** bluesound
**Price:** $2513.58
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your soundscape — because your ears deserve the ICONic experience.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Node ICON Reference Multi-Room High Resolution Wireless Music Streamer by bluesound
- **How much does it cost?** $2513.58 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- bluesound enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bluesound brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Balanced XLR outputs, HDMI eARC, AirPlay 2, and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth ensure flawless integration with your entire home entertainment setup.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Clarity:** Dual-Mono ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DACs deliver ultra-low distortion and exceptional resolution for a truly immersive listening experience.
- • **Next-Gen Sound Calibration:** Optional Dirac Live room correction technology intelligently eliminates acoustic distortions for perfectly balanced sound tailored to your space.
- • **Lifelike Headphone Experience:** THX AAA headphone amplifier technology offers the world’s most linear response, revealing stunning soundstage and clarity through full-sized 1/4” jacks.
- • **Seamless Multi-Room Streaming:** Dual-band Wi-Fi and BluOS integration let you control and stream different music in every room effortlessly from your phone or tablet.

## Overview

The Bluesound Node ICON is a premium multi-room wireless music streamer featuring dual ESS SABRE DACs, advanced MQA timing correction, and THX AAA headphone amplification. With a sleek aluminum chassis, 5” HD display, and versatile connectivity including HDMI eARC and balanced XLR outputs, it supports high-resolution audio streaming via BluOS, AirPlay 2, and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth. Optional Dirac Live room correction ensures tailored, distortion-free sound, making the NODE ICON a top-tier choice for audiophiles seeking seamless, high-fidelity multi-room audio.

## Description

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Review: Good sound and connectivity - I've been using an OPPO BDP-93 to play audio files since 2011 and finally decided it was time for an upgrade. It's possible to spend THOUSANDS of dollars on digital players, and while I'm OK with getting spendy with my amps/speakers, I'm not convinced those high end players are really that much better - YMMV. Bluesound has a good rep for making quality digital players at a somewhat reasonable price range so when they launched the ICON I decided it was time to pull the trigger. Starting with the bad... There was A LOT of swearing during the setup process. Good times. The bluOS app was glitchy and I was ready to start the return process - but shutting down my iPhone and restarting fixed some of the issues. Getting the unit to read my WAV files off a thumbdrive took way to much "fiddling" but finally it recognized the drive. One fun feature - every time someone sent me a text the unit would stop playing. This is a deal breaker, but the next day it stopped doing this and has worked fine since. Go figure... The owners manual is a freaking joke. Come on - for this price range you should do better. I'm still struggling with the interface for desertcart music, hard to tell who is at fault here. Could be me! What do I love? I wanted a device that I could plug into my preamp, that would play WAV (CD) and other audio files, handle sound from the TV, and access my Pandora stations - all via a phone or tablet app. The ICON does all of these well. And it sounds really good. Seriously good. Better than my old Oppo which was no slouch in it's day. I have never been a huge fan of digital sound - the first time I heard a CD player I was not impressed. Digital has come a long way since, and while I still prefer a good clean LP, the ICON darn close and is so much easier to utilize. Couple points. I initially connected my LG TV using the HDMI eARC but the problem with this is I was unable to use ONLY the TV speakers and there are times I don't want to fire up multiple components to get sound from the TV. Connecting the TV using the optical out fixed this issue. I listened running the ICON into my VTL tube preamp, and then tried running it directly to my VTL power amp using the ICON as a preamp. Yah, it sounds better going into the tube preamp first. Connecting it directly into the power amp resulted in a much "brittle" sound - almost unenjoyable to my ears. YMMV. I have not yet listened to DSD files which should in theory sound better than WAV. I'm not sure why Bluesound opted to limit DSD to 256 instead of 512. At this price point that's a swing and a miss Bluesound. The HD files I have played from desertcart sound very nice however. I'm connecting the ICON to the preamp using the cheap RCA cables that came with the unit. I plan on trying some higher quality interconnects in the future. I did not test the balanced out connections as my preamp does not have that as an option. All in all I'm very satisfied. System specs: VTL 2.5 preamp. VTL ST-150 power amp. Joseph Audio Pulsar speakers.
Review: One of the best streamers for any price - One of the best streamers out there. Don’t waste your money on expensive brands that makes streamers because the interface usually sucks. The note icon interface is one of the best I’ve used. Very simple and very clean. Never hangs up like other streamers. And the sound is just pristine very resolving. Highly recommend recommended.

## Features

- 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.
- 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 all the music ever recorded with the NODE ICON, from popular streaming services to your personal digital libraries, all accessible through the BluOS Controller. With built-in AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth. HDMI eARC lets you connect seamlessly to your TV, bringing hi-res audio into your home, all with just a single cable.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DGRV12M5 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #46,767 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #227 in Wireless Audio Receivers & Adapters |
| Brand Name | Bluesound |
| Color Name | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (74) |
| Date First Available | September 11, 2024 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6.61 pounds |
| Item model number | NODE ICON |
| Product Dimensions | 8.7 x 7.6 x 3.3 inches |
| Special Features | Dual-Mono DAC design, MQA Labs' QRONO d2a technology, THX AAA technology, Dirac Live |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Bluesound
- **Color:** Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi
- **Connector Type:** HDMI eARC, Toslink Optical, RCA Analog, USB Type C (PC input)
- **Controller Type:** App Control, Button Control
- **Form Factor:** TV Box
- **Model Name:** NODE ICON
- **Resolution:** 1080p
- **Special Feature:** Dual-Mono DAC design, MQA Labs' QRONO d2a technology, THX AAA technology, Dirac Live
- **Supported Internet Services:** Dirac Live Ready, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good sound and connectivity
*by F***V on April 8, 2025*

I've been using an OPPO BDP-93 to play audio files since 2011 and finally decided it was time for an upgrade. It's possible to spend THOUSANDS of dollars on digital players, and while I'm OK with getting spendy with my amps/speakers, I'm not convinced those high end players are really that much better - YMMV. Bluesound has a good rep for making quality digital players at a somewhat reasonable price range so when they launched the ICON I decided it was time to pull the trigger. Starting with the bad... There was A LOT of swearing during the setup process. Good times. The bluOS app was glitchy and I was ready to start the return process - but shutting down my iPhone and restarting fixed some of the issues. Getting the unit to read my WAV files off a thumbdrive took way to much "fiddling" but finally it recognized the drive. One fun feature - every time someone sent me a text the unit would stop playing. This is a deal breaker, but the next day it stopped doing this and has worked fine since. Go figure... The owners manual is a freaking joke. Come on - for this price range you should do better. I'm still struggling with the interface for Amazon music, hard to tell who is at fault here. Could be me! What do I love? I wanted a device that I could plug into my preamp, that would play WAV (CD) and other audio files, handle sound from the TV, and access my Pandora stations - all via a phone or tablet app. The ICON does all of these well. And it sounds really good. Seriously good. Better than my old Oppo which was no slouch in it's day. I have never been a huge fan of digital sound - the first time I heard a CD player I was not impressed. Digital has come a long way since, and while I still prefer a good clean LP, the ICON darn close and is so much easier to utilize. Couple points. I initially connected my LG TV using the HDMI eARC but the problem with this is I was unable to use ONLY the TV speakers and there are times I don't want to fire up multiple components to get sound from the TV. Connecting the TV using the optical out fixed this issue. I listened running the ICON into my VTL tube preamp, and then tried running it directly to my VTL power amp using the ICON as a preamp. Yah, it sounds better going into the tube preamp first. Connecting it directly into the power amp resulted in a much "brittle" sound - almost unenjoyable to my ears. YMMV. I have not yet listened to DSD files which should in theory sound better than WAV. I'm not sure why Bluesound opted to limit DSD to 256 instead of 512. At this price point that's a swing and a miss Bluesound. The HD files I have played from Amazon sound very nice however. I'm connecting the ICON to the preamp using the cheap RCA cables that came with the unit. I plan on trying some higher quality interconnects in the future. I did not test the balanced out connections as my preamp does not have that as an option. All in all I'm very satisfied. System specs: VTL 2.5 preamp. VTL ST-150 power amp. Joseph Audio Pulsar speakers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best streamers for any price
*by M***E on November 27, 2025*

One of the best streamers out there. Don’t waste your money on expensive brands that makes streamers because the interface usually sucks. The note icon interface is one of the best I’ve used. Very simple and very clean. Never hangs up like other streamers. And the sound is just pristine very resolving. Highly recommend recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding quality!!!!
*by H***T on January 25, 2026*

Very easy to set up and sound quality is outstanding! Pricey but it matches the quality of my other equipment.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Bluesound Node ICON Reference Multi-Room High Resolution Wireless Music Streamer
- Primeda Auidophile 2RCA Male to 2RCA Male Stereo Subwoofer Audio Cable,Hi Fi, 3U Gold Plated | 4N Oxgen-Free Copper Core (4.9 Feet (1.5M))
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