Bluesound NODE ICON Music Streamer - Bluesound's BEST Streamer EVER!

[@AudioAdvice]

Bluesound NODE ICON: audioadvice.io/NODEICON Bluesound NODE: audioadvice.io/NODEN132 Bluesound NODE Nano: audioadvice.io/NODENANO

[@harrisonlainhart8754]

So many great streamers to choose from! The ICON definitely seems like it'll be super popular.

[@AudioAdvice]

We think so!

[@orangecountycargeek2226]

A couple of questions that I can't seem to find info on: SMPS or LPS? You just mention that its an upgraded power supply. FemtoClock or something like a Accusilicon TCXO? Roon ready? Thank you!

[@brisingrxm6022]

Very excited to see the crazy performance for the price! Dirac and balanced XLR outputs at this price point is a big win!!

[@AudioAdvice]

Agreed! Bluesound has always made great products. The ICON will be a hit for sure.

[@stevestrike]

Except it doesn’t have Dirac. *Available via future software update. They’ve been saying that for a while now. Maybe one day they will, maybe not, but no one knows how long you’ll be waiting for it.

[@cunawarit]

I typically use Raspberry Pis paired with a USB ESS Sabre DAC for streaming, running Volumio as the software. It’s a very cost-effective setup, though there are, of course, the Volumio license fees to consider. I prefer running my own hardware since it gives me the flexibility to switch operating systems if needed. That said, the Bluesound streamer is really appealing-it’s packed with features! HDMI eARC and room correction are particularly tempting, especially at a price point under £1000.

[@mikehayes1404]

I love seeing new products like this!

[@AudioAdvice]

Us too! Thanks for watching!

[@Audiodreamer192-24]

Ive been waiting for this one! Wiim fan boys will be triggered by it but it doesn't matter the icon is better made inside and out.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@philipperegnier4569]

Can you please clarify the Dolby Digital decoding? Is this offering the same functionality as the powernode which can have surrounds added wirelessly? I just saw they added the feature recently on their website for the Icon and standard Node.

[@mehmetcamat4458]

How would you compare only the streaming sound quality of the node icon against the WiiM ultra ?

[@Grooverski]

Do you need external mic for room correction calibration ?

[@JohnZolla-bp7tl]

I've been using a Node and Vault for about three years. I cringe every time BluOS issues an "upgrade".

[@Slim-man1977]

Nice! But once again the Google cast is missing🙂

[@AudioAdvice]

Yes, no chromecast unfortunately. Good point.

[@nodoubt1616]

Umm nice streamer but to expensive if your just going to use it as a streamer and already have an external Dac . WiiM has way cheaper products that do the same thing for way cheaper

[@HaraldBergTechTv]

Neither wiim or blue sound are any particular good streamers

[@odd_plebeian]

Do you not think it's a little misleading in the comparison with the Wiim Ultra? for a product that is three times more expensive than the Wiim Ultra it should perform better but you just dont mention the cost difference at all..

[@AudioAdvice]

That's a fair point. We should have mentioned the WiiM pricing.

[@dadoyaq]

I really hope it has a digital vu meter on the screen like other streamers...

[@AudioAdvice]

Unfortunately, it does not.

[@adsph]

Thanks for sharing.

[@AudioAdvice]

You're welcome!

[@fthfhhdf]

if i Plug a turntable on analog in, will dirac correct the sound of it too ?

[@fthfhhdf]

just got my answer by watching till the end aha !

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for watching!!

[@BoRerunn]

Is music 32bit 195 playback

[@AudioAdvice]

Capable of 32 bit 192khz playback

[@unicornslayer6963]

I bet Bluesound havet manage to fix the super annoying user issue when using Qobuz. I is impossible to sort the music (artist,albums,a-z etc) you are stuck with date added. Bluesound are aware(since gen1), but haven't bothered to fix this issue. IMO Bluesound is a Tidal only streamer.

[@OrazCostanzo]

Icon is more than 3x the price of the Wiim in Australia and offers nothing substaintial over it

[@keithmoriyama5421]

I won't buy any component that poses as high end unless it is in a full size metal chassis with built in isolated power supply.

[@carminedesanto6746]

GM ☕️🍩 $1K US = $1400 Cad (+ tax and import duties) …so $1700 on this side of the border ……you’re getting into HaloMay Red territory.😬

[@AudioAdvice]

Good point! Thanks for sharing

[@carminedesanto6746]

@ Still in the market for a great steamer ..with usb and i2S outputs to feed my Denafrips DAC 🤔

[@Audiodreamer192-24]

Blue sound is a Canadian company so no duty in Canada

[@Sweetairotor]

I'm a Mellencamp fan, It's great to see those screens. 😊

[@AudioAdvice]

Us too! Thanks for watching!

[@utoad9]

It’s all Mellencamp all the time.😂

[@BillKim1]

The Blue OS cannot handle the Apple Music app. I think you are wrong.

[@ChitoLimson]

I guess he meant Apple Music via Airplay.

[@AudioAdvice]

Via AirPlay. Sorry, we should have made that more clear. Thanks for pointing that out!