NODE ICON - Allow headphones to be plugged in without muting RCA/XLR output

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Dambala

• December 14, 2024 01:08

Could you please allow for headphones to be connected without muting the RCA/XLR outputs? This should be a user setting where I can decide the behavior - even give me the option to disable the headphone output until I need it (a toggle in the controller application - headphone or pre-amp outputs). 

In my example, I have an adapter I'd like to keep plugged into the jack for easy connection to various headphones. With the current setup, I can't keep the adapter plugged in (1/4" to 1/8"). 

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• Official comment

  

  Mark T.

  Sr. Support Crew Member

  • December 16, 2024 12:54

  Hello there,

  I have forwarded your feedback to our development team for future update consideration.
  
  Thanks for #LivingHiFI
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  Martin Lippert

  • August 17, 2025 20:00

  I support this request - thanks

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  Matthew Johnston

  • January 13, 2026 01:17

  I agree!  I just received my Node Icon and I am shocked by this behavior!  I wanted this to replace my Topping DX3 Pro headphone amp.  I always leave my headphone extension cable plugged into this unit on my desktop, but usually listen to my powered speakers from the RCA output.  The Topping allows me to select whether it outputs to DAC (preamp output), headphones or both at the same time.  I would hope that the flagship Node Icon could do the same.  I was so disappointed when I plugged in my headphone adapter and the speakers stopped playing.  Come on Bluesound, don't make it non-customizable!  I am sad that someone asked for this feature a year ago, but nothing has come of it yet.  I'm making a list of issues for my formal review of this product.  I hope I can use it for a long time, but I expect some software support for an expensive device like this.

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