The Bluesound NODE ICON is a flagship wireless hi-res music streamer built for serious listeners who refuse to compromise on sound quality. Pairing an audiophile-grade dual-mono DAC design with the intuitive BluOS multi-room platform, it connects seamlessly to any premium amplifier, powered speakers, or headphones to deliver hi-res audio in up to 24-bit/192kHz - and DSD256. What sets the NODE ICON apart is its Dual-Mono DAC architecture, which puts a dedicated ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M chip on each channel. This keeps the stereo channels physically separate, pushing noise-density down significantly and producing a soundstage with exceptional depth and precision. MQA Labs' QRONO d2a technology further refines the conversion process by correcting timing errors in the digital-to-analogue chain - the result is natural, detailed audio that feels true to the original recording. Beyond pure streaming, the NODE ICON doubles as a premium standalone DAC. Feed it audio via USB-C from your computer, optical from a CD player, or analogue RCA from a turntable, and it handles the conversion with the same audiophile-grade circuitry. HDMI eARC means you can also bring hi-res sound from your television into the mix with a single cable connection. Dual-Mono DAC Design: Two independent ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M chips - one per channel — deliver ultra-low distortion, superior dynamic range, and a beautifully expansive stereo image. Balanced XLR Outputs: A first for Bluesound, the XLR outputs provide a cleaner, lower-noise signal path for connection to high-end amplifiers and powered speakers. THX AAA Headphone Amplifier: Two side-mounted 6.3mm headphone jacks deliver audiophile-grade headphone listening with remarkably low noise and distortion, courtesy of THX AAA feed-forward technology. Stream Everything: BluOS gives you access to 23+ music services including Qobuz, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, and Roon Ready, plus Apple AirPlay 2 and two-way aptX Adaptive Bluetooth 5.2. Dirac Live Ready: Optional room correction via a Dirac Live licence (purchased separately) lets you measure and optimise your listening room for balanced, accurate sound from your speakers. Multi-Room Capable: Wirelessly connect to other Bluesound components to create a whole-home hi-res audio system across up to 64 zones, all controlled from the BluOS app. Specifications Model: N530 DAC Chips: 2 x ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M (Dual-Mono design) ADC: ESS SABRE ES9826 DAC Optimisation: QRONO d2a (MQA Labs) Supported Audio Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, OPUS, FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS DSD Support: DSD256 Multi-Channel Audio: Dolby Digital Native Sampling Rates: Up to 192 kHz Bit Depth: 16-24 bit Headphone Output Power (THD
