Node Icon: simultaneous xlr and rca output usage

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nielsw

• November 17, 2025 18:46

Hello, i’m considering buying a node icon streamer, I have an active subwoofer with XLR input (DB4S) and a power amplifier for my main speakers with RCA inputs. Can i use both the RCA and XLR outputs of the Node Icon simultaneous without interference between the outputs? The power amplifier is next to the streamer, the subwoofer is at a distance of 5m which would benefit from the balanced XLR connection. Are there any points of attention with this config?

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• Official comment

  

  Mark T.

  Sr. Support Crew Member

  • November 18, 2025 15:34

  Hi Nielsw,
  
  Yes, both the RCA and XLR outputs on the NODE Icon can be used simultaneously without interference. 
  However, you cannot run Dirac Live in a 2.1 configuration when the subwoofer is connected through the speaker outputs. Dirac will only process the main stereo channels in this setup.
  
  Thanks for #LivingHiFi

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