Bluesound releases 2024 ICON streamer

[delamelon]

I confirm that Dirac does not pass with an external DAC in USB... on the other hand zero problem in coaxial

 

[PloddyPastard]

However, from what I see here, there is no individual calibration for that microphone but rather a "generic" one.
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So I got this room calibration kit and loaded the file from last link above (Room Calibration Kit Mic and USB Adapter normalized) as calibration file . Have I done right or is there another file or no calibration needed with that kit at all?

 

[pogo]

This is correct if you connect the mic to the PC. With this variant you have to load the calibration file manually. When the mic is connected to the node, the calibration file should automatically be present and displayed under the mic image. Please check whether this is also the case with the node.

 

[PloddyPastard]

So far I have to admit that Dirac has significantly improved my listening experience.
However, I am wondering if there a possibility to save dirac measurenents e.g as preset or similiar for easy access via remote control? Thanks

 

[GXAlan]

So far I have to admit that Dirac has significantly improved my listening experience.
However, I am wondering if there a possibility to save dirac measurenents e.g as preset or similiar for easy access via remote control? Thanks

You can have multiple presets via the app. The current Bluesound remote doesn’t have a Dirac button but some of the NAD products do. They will probably update the remote in the future.

 

[pogo]

easy access via remote control?

The NAD BC1 has an additional EQ button compared to the Bluesound RC1. It should be possible to switch through the DL presets using the EQ button.

 

[PloddyPastard]

Do you know if the BC1 would work out of the box with the Icon? Would assume so as there is no option to assign dirac preset for custom RCs. Thanks

Edit: Typo correction

 

[pogo]

I can't tell you 100% which button functions work out of the box with the Icon. You can ask the support team here. But with a Bluesound RC1, all button functions are available for my NAD M33. It should look similar the other way around

 

[PloddyPastard]

Thank you. Maybe I will just give it a try.

 

[pogo]

Please let us know the result if you are going to try this out.

 

[perfektcom]

That's indeed a somewhat strange solution. Some Amps may even not have RCA at all....or use xlr to rca adapter and keeping fingers crossed.

Btw...have you tried their suggested "resolution" with RCA?

I am MEGA pissed at Bluesound. This is sub standard, poor engineering.

I asked them a question whether connecting a trigger cable would solve the problem. They never answered.

I have The two scenarios:

1. House nr 1. Connecting Icon to any of my amps (Accuphase, PS Audio BHK300, D class Purify) via XLR => dead silence
2. Holiday house, house nr 2: Connecting the Icon produces VAST ammount of noise while the VFD motor is operational

Connectng via and RCA yes it solves this problem.Video o buzz / humm from ICON

 

[GXAlan]

I have the ground loop going XLR to XLR on my system. I connected the shell of the RCA to earth ground and it solved the problem.

You could use an XLR to RCA cable for your audio and then do the same

I suspect you can use the RCA input shell to tie the ground as well.

I agree it’s a finicky setup. Still the only mini eARC/Dirac solution out there.

 

[perfektcom]

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I have the ground loop going XLR to XLR on my system. I connected the shell of the RCA to earth ground and it solved the problem.

You could use an XLR to RCA cable for your audio and then do the same

I suspect you can use the RCA input shell to tie the ground as well.

I agree it’s a finicky setup. Still the only mini eARC/Dirac solution out there.

Does anyone know if there is an equivalent plug for the european market?