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Bluesound, the original wireless hi-res multi-room music brand, proudly announces that its highly anticipated flagship wireless music streamer, the Node ICON, is now available worldwide. Starting at $899, the Node Icon is the pinnacle of Bluesound's innovation in high-resolution streaming and a new benchmark for the brand's acclaimed line of wireless multi-room music streamers. The new Node Icon delivers an unparalleled listening experience by combining cutting-edge engineering, exceptional sound quality, and a sleek ultramodern design. With its revolutionary Dual-Mono DAC architecture, featuring two ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DACs, the Node Icon offers precise audio playback with ultra-low distortion. It also features a high-quality aluminium chassis, 5" full-colour display, and a beautiful matte black finish that integrates into any home stereo setup, while its wide array of digital/analog connectivity make it versatile enough for any high-end audio system.

NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio-video components, today announced the NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer, a compact, minimalist design that makes it easy to add streaming capability to any music system. Employing audiophile-grade components, the NAD CS1 can play high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. It features Bluetooth, Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi and supports the most popular streaming and casting protocols, including Apple AirPlay 2, GoogleCast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Roon. Certification for network sharing via DNLA/UPnP protocols expected to be complete with retail available of CS1 in March 2023. That means listeners don't have to install a dedicated app to use the CS1; they can control playback with the music apps they use every day.

Marantz announced the PM7000N, the company's first fully discrete integrated Hi-Fi amplifier with wireless music streaming capabilities. With HEOS Built-in, listeners can stream up to the highest resolution music from Amazon HD, Spotify, Pandora, TIDAL and more, or local music file libraries. The PM7000N has been engineered using custom designed, hand-selected, high-grade audio components to deliver truly exceptional sound quality with Hi-Res audio support, onboard phono stage, voice control, and more.