Current owner of the node here for over 2 years . They constantly offer updates even still . I'd feel confident buying from them again
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing. We agree. They have been great at updates and they never break things.
@KeithHeinrich
21 күн бұрын
The Icon looks like a winner. Looking forward to the review.
@AudioAdvice
20 күн бұрын
We are certainly excited to play with it
@JR-ho5qm
22 күн бұрын
Looking forward to the new Icon video! Good job Bluesound! 🇨🇦
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
We are too! Thanks for watching!
@bradnoah6626
22 күн бұрын
I built a whole home audio streaming system around node and powernode and a Roon ROCK server built on an Intel NUC. It's been rock solid, and sounds great. 1 PowerNode for my living room (uses HDMI ARC to produce sound for the TV) 1 PowerNode for the backyard/pool area, and a Node partnered with a Musical Fidelity amp for my office/listening room. Affordable whole home audio with limited wiring requirements. All you need is a decent network and speakers.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing, that sounds like a great system.
@stevelucey7719
22 күн бұрын
These look like some excellent new offerings from Bluesound! I love my Node X that I just picked up last year, but I think there will be a Node Icon in my future 😆
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing! We can’t wait to play with it
@bladeraptor73
22 күн бұрын
"No companies make their own DACs" ..... er think Rob Watts of Chord Electronics would disagree, not to mention the folks over at PS Audio or Grimm Audio using custom FPGAs
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
That is technically true as they program their own DACs, you are correct, but they still buy the FPGA which becomes the DAC from a parts vendor. Thanks for sharing.
@skzeeman007
22 күн бұрын
I guess definition of “Make DAC” is a bit foggy.
@pablovi77
20 күн бұрын
I only care about them having Apple Music built in and that you can connect an external HDD with your library. Only the Eversolo and R7 have that.
@AbdoAbdala
22 күн бұрын
I want to see a comparison between the WiiM Ultra and Bluesound NODE ICON... because we're talking about 3x the price and also without a Phono input that the Bluesound doesn't have... the WiiM is giving trouble in this market... lol
@sawolaja65
22 күн бұрын
Or the wim and Marantz m1 😮
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Competition is a good thing! Thanks for watching
@m_sherzod
20 күн бұрын
@@AbdoAbdala I am not a specialist but many people here say that bluesound use much higher quality parts than wiim. I myself own a powernode, and satisfied. But this is my first true audio setup so not much background experience)
@Audiodreamer192-24
20 күн бұрын
There is no comparison, the icon is in a completely different league than the ultra. The parts quality and implementation are on a much higher level. Cam said even the entry nano sounded better then every wiim product including the ultra. I know you wiim fan boys buy those cheap steamers think they are the best there is but it’s not the case at all. Wiim is intelligent at marketing though by sponsoring KZitem reviewers to rave about them ,that along with the very affordable price definitely convinced people that don’t know the whole story. You get what you pay for whether you want to believe it or not , granted the higher you go the percentage drops but it’s still true. I know many will say use a separate dac and it’s just as good but if you understand part quality and implementation then even using it as a digital transport with a separate dac the node will still sound better either way. Wiim is great value for the money but isn’t on the same level just as bluesound Isn’t on the same level as a streamer costing hundreds or thousands of dollars more. More expensive streamers exist because there are some people who have bigger budgets and appreciate the difference in quality it’s not because they have more money then brains ,it’s because they know the difference ;or those products wouldn’t exist….
@m_sherzod
20 күн бұрын
@@Audiodreamer192-24 thanks for the info. I currently pair my Powernode with a pair of Buchardt P300 speakers, and they sound great. However the Dirac support with the Icon is very appealing, would you suggest to make a switch?
@Icelandlover
18 күн бұрын
You are a great communicator. Always fun to listen to you. 💪😁
@AudioAdvice
18 күн бұрын
Thanks very much!
@harrisonlainhart8754
22 күн бұрын
Thinking that a Node Icon is in my future 😏
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
We can't wait to play with one!
@billsmith3439
22 күн бұрын
Would have liked to see the Node X thrown into the mix. I really liked mine, but sold it and went with a Marantz CD50N.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Yea, we did not have one around anymore. Your Marantz is a nice unit too. The Dirac is really cool though. Thanks for sharing
@ErnieChartier
22 күн бұрын
Can't wait to get my ICON for my main system! Then I can go balanced XLR out with my Audioquest Red Rivers!
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Yes, it will be a great product for the money once it arrives.
@Audiodreamer192-24
22 күн бұрын
Ya I’m definitely interested as well.
@mikehayes1404
23 күн бұрын
I’m looking forward to trying all these products.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
We hope you get a chance soon!
@carminedesanto6746
22 күн бұрын
GM ☕️😂 given the Nano’s price point …Wiim must be laying a beating on the market 😂😂
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Haha, yes but competition is good and resulted in the NANO and a rockin' new NODE!
@carminedesanto6746
22 күн бұрын
@@AudioAdvice Interesting to see if someone is going to break the HiFi Rose Streaming capabilities…at WAY less than $6k .I’ll hold out for a better mid price streamer with I2S for my Denafrips DAC .
@Audiodreamer192-24
22 күн бұрын
Bluesound is a higher quality product with better sound quality. The new icon will stomp all over the wiim ultra being that it has much better hardware also dual sabre dac chips and balanced XLR and real room correction via Dirac instead of the micky mouse use your phone mic on the ultra. It cost more because it’s better…
@carminedesanto6746
22 күн бұрын
@@Audiodreamer192-24 ok,that’s all good ..I run a Wiim Pro feeding a Denafrips DAC ..I’m good …will I get a better streaming (Amazon Music lest say ) experience…..I suspect that to get a clearly better experience on music playback ..I suspect you’re going to spend even more …I see that i2S is missing 🧐 My next streamer will have it …
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
@@Audiodreamer192-24 We could not have said it better, well done!
@sethfm9773
22 күн бұрын
I am quite excited for these new streamers. I have used Bluesound for years. Adding Dirac support is a great feature.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
We are too! They keep on setting the bar for value/sound!
@martybrazill7935
22 күн бұрын
I have a Node in my system and really like it. It might be time to move my current one to a different room and get one of the new units.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
That is a great idea. Thanks for watching!
@mohamedahmed1023
22 күн бұрын
I wish Bluesound would add a parametric EQ. Many of don't want "special pricing" on DIRAC as our only EQ option.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Yes, that would probably increase the price more than they wanted and using REW is above the skill set of the average consumer. Thanks for watching
@mohamedahmed1023
22 күн бұрын
@@AudioAdvice thanks for the response. Adding a parametric EQ shouldn't increase the price. I doubt maintaining a price point was the reason they didn't add it either.
@MrRonnmaui
16 күн бұрын
I have (3) Bluesound Node and love and hate them. There are numerous error messages I have to deal with over the past 5 years. Recently, "remote service error and internal server error" What the hell is that? I am reaching a point of switching to a new streamer!
@AudioAdvice
15 күн бұрын
Sorry you are having trouble. Many on our staff have multiple units with no issues. Have you reached out to the dealer you purchased from or Bluesound tech support?
@teknolojigundemi
22 күн бұрын
I have node 130, using qobuz. Playing next song or choosing random a bit slow. I dont know it is already like that or upgrading power supply with sbooster make an impact.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Something seems off, we have no memory and just tested to confirm. It is lightning fast if you use Quboz inside the Bluesound app, the Quboz app is maybe 1.5 seconds between. If you purchased your 130 from Audio Advice, please feel free to reach out to our team for tech support. Thanks for watching
@craigboyd6600
21 күн бұрын
I also bought another streamer (Eversolo A6) because the user interface of the Node 2 is so slow. I keep it around for a second system and the radio apps.
@teknolojigundemi
21 күн бұрын
@@craigboyd6600 Hi, how is eversolo. Speed and soundwise. Maybe roon subscription solves speed,because it has seperate hardware and database engine.
@pbeadle
22 күн бұрын
My question. Nano vs the 3 yr old node: bypassing the internal dac and using as a stream >> into an outboard DAC. What the sound difference if any???
@michaelwright1602
22 күн бұрын
I believe it will boil down to the power supply you use. There are two internal power boards for the Node that allow you to add an external power supply. The Nanao, there will be quite a few linear, switching and battery bank power options that will increase the sound quality. I would put my money into upgrading your Nodes power supply. I had the LHY Node N130 power supply, and there was an obvious sound improvement. Power supplies do matter.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
We agree with what @michaelwright1602 stated. Without a power supply, we think your older Node is probably better, but we have not physically tested that yet to see. Probably best to take the money you would spend on the Nano and upgrade the power supply for your Node.
@quitegenius
22 күн бұрын
Node with Dirac is an amazing option. I had the NAD M10 a few years ago and Dirac made a lot of difference in my hearing space. However, I did feel like the amp was underpowered, and it was way too expensive to use it just as a preamp. I did briefly have the Node at the same time and using both as preamp (with my older Rotel amp), I found little to no sonic difference (with Dirac off on M10 of course). Anyway, point is that adding a decent power amp like Schiit Vidar to this Node with Dirac would beat the pants off any sub $3000 DAC+Amp combo or all in one integrated amp in my opinion.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing! We appreciate your comments.
@Audiodreamer192-24
22 күн бұрын
The wiim fan boys club gets all triggered when Bluesound comes out with new products. They think those cheap streamers are the best there is lol I for one am glad Bluesound is innovating again. They are quality products.
@AudioAdvice
21 күн бұрын
Bluesound makes very high quality gear and they have stood the test of time. Wiim has done the industry good as it added a new level of competition that will result in better gear from everyone. Thanks for sharing.
@Audiodreamer192-24
21 күн бұрын
@@AudioAdvice I agree that the wiim products are good value for the money and have spurred more competition, but their fan base is made up of yahoos that think they are the best out there but they are only the cheapest … for the most part you get what you pay for.
@mongo2044
22 күн бұрын
Airtunes which became Airplay, came out in 2004. Streaming is 20 years old.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Yes, but in the audio world, that is still pretty new, Pandora was really the first viable, not pirating service, it came out in 2005, followed by Spotify in 2008. Thanks for sharing
@bikeman7982
22 күн бұрын
Nice overview. I was considering a Wiim for a second system, but the Nano looks more attractive because I have a NAD M33 in my main system. You forgot to mention one thing: the BluOS app is available for the Mac as well.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Thank you, that is true, thanks for the catch.
@khalbrando2990
5 күн бұрын
I can attest to the fact that the Node Nano is AWESOME! I just needed a streamer, I don’t need all the extras on the other two but wanted something better than the wiims, the Nano surpassed what I was hoping for. Maybe because I had found streamers pretty underwhelming before I heard it. I power it off of a Halo battery and it’s 👌😎
@mikedisalvo6305
22 күн бұрын
I have the original Node and love it but none of these new units support Dolby Atmos?
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
No they do not, sorry.
@princediesel1
21 күн бұрын
Will the new node play Apple Music 24/192 ? High res , will it use the usb-c
@andred.2335
22 күн бұрын
Can you use dirac while using the usb dac output/function?
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Great question, but it will not, sorry.
@johntucker5994
9 сағат бұрын
Thanks for asking this question. I assumed wrongly that the Dirac capability would still work using an external dac via usb. The fact that it doesn't makes these new Node streamers much less attractive to me.
@kingkobra1956
18 күн бұрын
I have a Marantz Pre Pro with HEOS and I have never liked it. I've been toying with the idea of purchasing a separate streamer but I can't make up my mind which to buy. It seems like new streamers are released every month.
@AudioAdvice
17 күн бұрын
It is a crowded market. Lots of choices. Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss your system.
@gxnshotz4294
18 күн бұрын
Can the node icon be connected straight to the balanced inputs on a power amp (nilai) or would the sound quality be compromised without a proper pre amp in-between eg node - pre amp -power amp. Nice review many thanks Gregg
@AudioAdvice
18 күн бұрын
Glad you liked the overview. Yes, it has plenty of gain. The upcoming Icon will have fully balanced outputs, the Nano and Node are RCA. Thanks for watching
@taylorrasmus1905
22 күн бұрын
Awesome lineup!
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@m_sherzod
21 күн бұрын
Powernode owner here, curious if we will get Dirac support via software update?
@AudioAdvice
20 күн бұрын
At this point Lenbrook says no. It would be cool though. Thanks for watching
@csszabi8779
22 күн бұрын
The I2S output is missing. :(
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
That is true. We suspect they feel the majority of their customers will use these as stand alone units. Thanks for watching
@wuzdken1k
18 күн бұрын
- Hi, do you think this will have USB audio out? I have a Lenrue Solo PC speaker, do you think it will play nicely?
@AudioAdvice
17 күн бұрын
The ICON will have USB out, yes. Thanks for watching
@MattyDaddy14
23 күн бұрын
Ok. So basically would this work for someone who wants more than a full surround soundbar (dragon, Q990C) but can’t run wires/cut holes in the walls, etc and be able to setup a full Atmos 7.2.4 HT system all without any wires? (Except maybe sub) With the recent announcement of the dragons 12” upgrades, i and maybe others are wanting to fill that niche that true HT systems can do, for example; upgrade speakers/amps/subs and even channels as you go without needing all of the wires and installation hardware and supporting accessories plus be able to be nearly all wireless and even choose your own speakers/subs etc?? 🎉 Not sure if this makes sense, but if the Node can do everything, even Dirac that a separate receiver/processor can, sign me up!! 🎉 thanks
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Sorry, the Node is a 2 channel unit. It does have eArc so you can connect a TV but you would be playing 2 speakers and sub. They also make a soundbar with wireless speakers and a subwoofer though. Please feel free to reach out to our team for more details.
@XTJX
22 күн бұрын
Is it possible to use headphones with the Nano and a cable that combines the L and R channels?
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
You would need to run the audio out into a separate headphone amp. For the mono part, there are adapter cables. Thanks for watching
@greggorychopper
22 күн бұрын
Great product
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
We agree! Thanks for watching
@darrenhaken
22 күн бұрын
Will Dirac be coming to other models of like the Powernode?
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
At this time the answer is no, sorry. It sure would be great if it did. Thanks for watching
@NosEL34
18 күн бұрын
Do any of the new Bluesound streamers have variable Digital outputs?
@AudioAdvice
17 күн бұрын
It’s possible the Icon will but the Node and Nano are fixed. Thanks for watching
@NosEL34
17 күн бұрын
@@AudioAdvice TY 👍✌️🇺🇲
@michaelglenn2399
23 күн бұрын
Bluesound offers such an incredible value for HiRes lovers out there. Can't wait to check them out!
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
They really do. Thanks for sharing
@cpa889900
22 күн бұрын
Will the RC1 remote work with the Nano?
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Yes it should. Thanks for watching
@McMurdo
22 күн бұрын
Did they fix their wifi chips yet? Node x, nad m10, powernode, I have them all and the wifi is terrible. Meanwhile my super cheap wiims work no problem is the same places.
@rhphotocdn
22 күн бұрын
Great, but why no eARC?? WIIM gives you at least eARC.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
eARC allows a TV to send uncompressed Dolby Atmos, ARC is Dolby Surround, but it does not matter as both are two channel units and you should set your TV to output PCM for the best result in our opinion. Both connections allow the remote for the unit to control the TV volume. Thanks for watching
@AndrewWong08
22 күн бұрын
Does it support Apple Music?
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
via Airplay. Thanks for watching
@princediesel1
21 күн бұрын
Only airplay ? Airplay does not support high res
@isomorphic97
22 күн бұрын
12:55 what are my eyes witnessing? Someone listening to Psytrance in the audio community, that’s a first for me
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Haha, that was a stock photo we quickly pulled from NAD. But yes, that probably is a first! Good catch!
@aussie8114
13 күн бұрын
If Icon has DSP then I will get one, if not then my wallet stays closed.
@AudioAdvice
12 күн бұрын
We are not sure of that yet, assume you are asking about a parametric eq function.
@bobbyleeschwartz4257
22 күн бұрын
Atmos out?
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Sorry no. It’s a 2 channel plus sub unit. Thanks for watching
@justasimplefox
22 күн бұрын
Again all with DAC inside...we want streamers only! 🤷🙏
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
The Nano will be a good streamer choice. Lots of services and good software. Thanks for watching.
@dicmccoy
22 күн бұрын
Headaches and the lack of prompt software fixes come included. Let's hope they don't have the 88.2 khz sampling rate distortion bug with Tidal like NAD is having right now.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Funny, most of the comments from users have been about how the software updates have been good and the units have been very reliable, which is our experience.
@dicmccoy
22 күн бұрын
@@AudioAdvice test some 88.2khz tracks through Tidal on NAD products with Dirac on. Don't have the volume loud. Sometimes it's ok for a couple days, then other times, it constantly happens. But it will distort at random out of either speaker or very rarely both. But it goes away when you skip to the next track that is not 88.2khz. It happens via BluOS and Tidal Connect. Anyway 88.2KHz is the constant... Unluckily, after the presumed removal of lasts remaining MQA's on Tidal, those files are still recognised by Bluos as MQA and processed to 88.2KHz.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
@@dicmccoy Interesting, we will test that out on our M66
@dicmccoy
22 күн бұрын
@@AudioAdvice thank you. I greatly appreciate it. I've noticed the tracks have to be in a playlist like the favorites and they have to play naturally through the play queue. I haven't had the bug happen when I just select the track with 88.2 khz. So far people with the C658, C399 and 3050LE are experiencing this issue. Haven't tracked down what other NAD/Bluesound products are affected.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
@@dicmccoy Give us a few days. It sounds like we need a long playlist with 88.2 Tidal and Dirac engaged. Out of curiosity, have you tried Qobuz? We realize it is not MQA.
@ponch0068
22 күн бұрын
Still no Apple Music connect
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Is there anything out there that does that without a third party hacked app?
@princediesel1
21 күн бұрын
Eversolo DMP-A6 does Apple Music high res , I’m disappointed the new bluesound does not support it,
@pauerteam4510
21 күн бұрын
I'm so disappointed too, the ICON where my first buy, so the Eversolo DMP-A6 is the only way for Apple Hi Res as streamer. Sorry Bluesound, you ignore that so far.
@dicmccoy
22 күн бұрын
I've never been a fan of the sub out on the Node. It's heavily DSP'd and not in a good way. It sounds unnatural.
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Really? You can hear that it is heavily DSP'd when its just a crossover?
@dicmccoy
22 күн бұрын
@@AudioAdvice yup. The lowest octaves are augmented. Not in a natural way, like how Dirac does it. The bass on the sub out sounds like the augmented bass on JBL systems in a Toyota out of their "subwoofer" in the Tundra. It's not good. Wasn't a fan.
@ievgenbaida
22 күн бұрын
MQA is dead
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
Yep, that appears to be true. It was always a bit controversial. Thanks for sharing
@TheTastefulThickness
20 күн бұрын
Why not just connect my speakesr to my PC directly. I don't really understand this kind of product. Why pay for an intermediary device. PC to active speakers or TV to active speakers with eARC. Done.
@AudioAdvice
19 күн бұрын
Because the digital to analog converters in PC's are typically terrible and units like this offer a big audio improvement. Thanks for watching.
@TheTastefulThickness
19 күн бұрын
@@AudioAdvice I mean use a DAC, of course. Why should someone buy this instead of a DAC, lol. Just buy a soncoz SGD-1 with usb-c interface and it does DDC into active speakers or whatever you need. These boxes serve no purpose.
@immutabledew2175
22 күн бұрын
Where are the digital inputs? So disappointing! With an improved dac, it’s a shame that you cannot connect a tv to or computer to the nano. Thought it was a Wiim killer. Wiim pro plus got the features right. Man, just disappointed because I’d rather have bluesound rather than wiim 🥲
@AudioAdvice
22 күн бұрын
The NANO is just a streamer. The NODE has the inputs. We agree it would have been nice to see.
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