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Bluesound Node Icon Reference Music Streamer

$1,299 + local sales tax

List price $1,299 · Full specs at bluesound.com

This listing: New in box, factory-sealed Bluesound Node Icon — the flagship reference streamer with dual-mono ESS Sabre DACs, balanced XLR outputs, and a 5″ full-colour display. Never opened. Includes original inner and outer box, factory cables and accessories. No remote — the Node Icon is controlled via the top touch panel and BluOS app (the Node X 10th Anniversary is the Bluesound model in our inventory that includes a factory remote). Gallery uses manufacturer stock photos.

Why this price?

Bluesound lists the Node Icon at $1,299 direct from the factory, and major dealers match that price for new-in-box units. We are offering our sealed inventory at the same $1,299 list price — with local pickup and by-appointment support in Charlotte.

  • This listing: $1,299 · factory sealed · in stock
  • Bluesound direct: $1,299 · full factory warranty
  • Open-box reference: ~$1,099 from national dealers
  • Demo unit (when photos are posted): $899 · see demo listing

What's included

  • Bluesound Node Icon reference music streamer (gloss black aluminium) — factory sealed
  • 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

New in box. Factory seals intact — never opened for demo or inspection. Full manufacturer warranty applies to the original purchaser.

Per our return policy, new-in-box and pre-owned gear is sold as-is and is not returnable.

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

TypeReference wireless music streamer with DAC and headphone amp
Availability2 factory-sealed units
DAC2 × ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M (dual-mono)
THD+N0.0004% + N
Signal-to-noise ratio−129 dB (XLR) · −121 dB (RCA)
Digital inputsHDMI eARC · optical · USB storage
Analogue inputsRCA line · USB-C (PC audio)
OutputsBalanced XLR · RCA · coax · optical · USB · subwoofer · headphone
RemoteNone — touch panel & BluOS app (IR learning supported)
Dimensions8⅝″ W × 3⅜″ H × 9¹⁄₁₆″ D
Weight4.92 lb (2.23 kg)
Warranty1 year (manufacturer)

Specifications per bluesound.com and Safe and Sound HQ.

Want to hear the Node Icon first?

Our demo unit is on the way to the listing — inquire now or book time with the Node X 10th Anniversary on demo today.

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