Bluesound Node Icon N530 Music Streamer
Bluesound Node Icon N530 Music Streamer
The NODE ICON is a flagship wireless music streamer, designed for the audio obsessed.
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Description
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The NODE ICON is a flagship wireless music streamer, designed for the audio obsessed. With its sleek aluminum chassis, and vibrant 5” full-color display, it sets a new benchmark for wireless music streamers. Seamlessly connect it to any premium amplifier, powered speakers, or headphones, and enjoy BluOS hi-res streaming, Apple AirPlay 2, THX AAA™ technology, and more. HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital, and Dirac Live* ensure an immersive audio experience for music and TV.
- Dual-mono DAC design with 2 x ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DAC
- THX AAA™ headphone amplifier technology with 2 x 1/4" jacks for cable management
- High-quality balanced XLR outputs
- HDMI eARC, optical, analog and USB-C inputs
- RCA, coax, optical, USB outputs
- Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth*
- Dirac Live Ready*
- Beautiful 5” full-colour HD display and backlit touch panel with presets and controls
*Available via future software update
FROM ICONIC TO ICON
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.
BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR THE AUDIO OBSESSED
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 EVERYTHING
Stream all the music ever recorded with the NODE ICON, from popular streaming services to your personal digital libraries, all accessible through the BluOS app. With built-in Apple AirPlay 2 and aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth*, enjoy more music from even more apps and services. HDMI eARC lets you connect seamlessly to your TV, bringing hi-res music streaming into your movie and gaming experiences, all with just a single cable.
GO BEYOND THE HIFI SYSTEM
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.
WORLD'S BEST HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGY
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.
SMART ACOUSTICS
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.
*Available via a future software upgrade.
Specifications
Specifications
AUDIO
- Supported Audio File Formats:
MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS - Native Sampling Rates:
up to 192 kHz - Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
-129dB (XLR)
-121dB (RCA) - Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats:
FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS - Bit Depth:
16-24 - Distortion:
THD+N, 0.0004% - DSD Support:
DSD256 - Audio Controls & EQ:
BluOS Controller App - Headphone Continuous Output Power (THD<0.1%):
150mW, 16ohms / 235mW, 32ohms / 56mW, 250ohms / 23mW, 600ohms - Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats:
Dolby Digital® - DAC:
ESS ES9039Q2M x2
SOFTWARE & INTEGRATIONS
- Operating System:
BluOS - Supported Network File Sharing:
Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files - 3rd-Party Integrations:
AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready - App Controller Operating System:
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS - Album Art Supported:
JPG, PNG - Control System Integrations:
Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron - Processor:
ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core - Music Services & Internet Radio:
23+
Music Services
Internet Radio - Voice Control Integrations:
Amazon Alexa Skills
CONNECTIONS
- Power Supply:
Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) - IR Input:
3.5mm Jack - Audio Output:
Analog RCA Stereo with Fixed option;
Balanced XLR Stereo with Fixed option;
USB Audio 2.0 (Type A) - Ethernet/LAN:
Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps - Optical/Analog Input:
Toslink Optical, RCA Analog - Coaxial Output:
RCA - Wi-Fi Built In:
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band - HDMI Input:
HDMI eARC - Optical Output:
TOSLINK digital optical - Bluetooth Quality:
Bluetooth 5.2 aptX Adaptive - USB IN:
Type A (Fat32 Formatted) - External Storage only; Local Server Mode - Trigger Out:
12 Volt - Bluetooth Connectivity:
Two-Way (transmit & receive) - USB (other):
USB Type C (PC input) - Headphone Output:
6.3mm/1/4" Stereo x2; Bluetooth - IR Optical Built In:
IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning - Subwoofer Output:
RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+
USER INTERFACE & CONTROL
- Status Indicator:
LED - Previous/Next Track Buttons:
Touch LED - Display:
5" Non-touch display - Play/Pause Button:
Touch LED - Preset Buttons:
Touch LED x 5 - Volume Control Buttons:
Touch Slider LED - Proximity Sensor:
Yes
GENERAL
- Finish:
Black: Anodized Aluminum - Version:
N530 - Included Accessories:
120V AC Power Cord
230V AC Power Cord
Ethernet Cable
Stereo RCA to RCA Cable - Storage Environment:
-10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity - Product Dimensions:
220 x 84 x 193 mm (W x H x D)
8.7 x 3.3 x 7.6 in (W x H x D)*
*Non-metric measurements are approximate. - Weight:
2.23 kg/4.92 lbs - Operating Environment:
0°C to 40°C
Awards & Reviews
Awards & Reviews
What Hi-Fi?
"For anyone looking for a compact, feature-laden, fuss-free streamer that sounds great for a rather reasonable price, we can’t recommend the Node Icon highly enough."
★★★★★ | READ MORE
Hi-Fi Choice
"What it does very effectively is take everything the smaller Nodes do so brilliantly and adds a level of out-and-out performance that makes it a very serious bit of kit indeed."
EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD | READ MORE
The Ear
"The Bluesound Node Icon has achieved its brief as a superior streamer in the sub-four-figure market segment and one that it is worth stretching your budget for, especially if you intend to use the internal DAC."
BEST BUY AWARD | READ MORE
AVForums
"The ICON takes everything that Bluesound has been doing convincingly for some years and then boosts the performance and mates it with enough new features to ensure that the company has ensured that they can take the fight to anything else under a grand."
BEST IN CLASS AWARD | READ MORE
1 Year Warranty
1 Year Warranty
The warranty period starts from the date of purchase and covers you from manufacturing defects & unexpected faults through normal use. It does NOT cover you from accidental damage, damage caused by usage outside of product specifications or expected product wear and tear.
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Delivery Information
Delivery Information
All orders £100.00 and over qualify for FREE UK nationwide delivery.
Orders under £100.00 will incur a delivery charge of £3.50.
Delivery is a 2 day service from date of dispatch.
(UK Mainland only. Northern Ireland and other isles may take longer)

