{"product_id":"bluesound-node-icon","title":"Bluesound Node Icon","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBluesound Node Icon – Reference Hi-Res Music Streamer with XLR \u0026amp; 5″ Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNode Icon is Bluesound’s flagship network streamer for audiophiles who want premium sound and seamless control. Housed in a solid aluminum chassis with a vibrant 5″ color display, it combines BluOS multi-room streaming, a dual-mono audiophile DAC stage, balanced XLR outputs, and a THX AAA™ headphone amp—made to elevate any system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-mono DAC architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-low noise and distortion for lifelike detail and dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced XLR \u0026amp; RCA outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed pristine, low-noise signals to premium amplifiers and powered speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5″ full-color front display:\u003c\/strong\u003e See artwork, track info, and quick controls at a glance—no phone required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHX AAA™ headphone stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, powerful drive for over-ears with vanishingly low distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-res, DSD \u0026amp; MQA playback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports up to 24-bit\/192 kHz PCM, DSD256, and MQA for studio-quality streaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome-theatre friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e HDMI eARC and Dolby Digital decoding let TV audio join your hi-fi with perfect lip-sync.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom optimization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional Dirac Live® room correction tightens bass and clarifies imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluOS ecosystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, multi-room, presets, and fast app control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug Node Icon into your amplifier or powered speakers and unlock reference-grade streaming—no computer needed. Balanced outputs lower system noise, the front display speeds everyday use, and the THX headphone amp makes late-night listening a joy. 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