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Bluesound Node Icon Reference Music Streamer
Sold
Was $899 · New in box: $1,299 (in stock)
Why this price?
Bluesound lists the Node Icon new at $1,299. National dealers sell open-box examples around $1,099. This demo unit is $899 — about $400 below list and $200 below typical open-box pricing — so you can hear Bluesound’s reference streamer in Charlotte before you commit.
- This listing: $899 · demo unit · listen by appointment in Charlotte
- New in box (in stock): $1,299 · see NIB listing
- Open-box reference: ~$1,099
- List price: $1,299
What's included
- Bluesound Node Icon reference music streamer (gloss black aluminium)
- Original inner and outer box with factory packaging
- 120 V and 230 V AC power cords
- Ethernet cable and stereo RCA-to-RCA cable (factory accessories)
- Owner documentation
No remote included — control via top touch panel, BluOS app, AirPlay 2, or programmable IR.
Condition
Demo unit — fully functional and available for in-room audition. Detailed photos of this specific unit will be added to the gallery shortly. Smoke-free environment.
Demo and pre-owned are not eligible for return, per our return policy.
About the Node Icon
Bluesound’s flagship streamer pairs dual ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DACs in a dual-mono layout with THX AAA headphone amplification, balanced XLR outputs, HDMI eARC, and a vibrant 5″ HD display — built for serious systems and serious headphones.
- Dual-mono DAC — 2 × ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M · DSD256 · QRONO d2a timing correction
- THX AAA headphone amp — twin full-size ¼″ jacks on front panel
- Balanced XLR and RCA analogue outputs
- HDMI eARC, optical, analogue, and USB-C inputs
- BluOS · AirPlay 2 · aptX Adaptive Bluetooth · Roon Ready · Dirac Live Ready
- 5″ full-colour display with backlit touch presets
Key specifications
| Type | Reference wireless music streamer with DAC and headphone amp |
|---|---|
| DAC | 2 × ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M (dual-mono) |
| THD+N | 0.0004% + N |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | −129 dB (XLR) · −121 dB (RCA) |
| Digital inputs | HDMI eARC · optical · USB storage |
| Analogue inputs | RCA line · USB-C (PC audio) |
| Outputs | Balanced XLR · RCA · coax · optical · USB · subwoofer · headphone |
| Remote | None — touch panel & BluOS app (IR learning supported) |
| Dimensions | 8⅝″ W × 3⅜″ H × 9¹⁄₁₆″ D |
| Weight | 4.92 lb (2.23 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 year (manufacturer, where applicable to demo resale) |
Specifications per bluesound.com.
This unit sold
The new-in-box Node Icon is still listed if you want that model.