The Bluesound Powernode Wireless Streaming Amplifier is the hi-fi amp reinvented for the streaming age, combining audiophile-grade componentry and multi-room music capabilities to create an intuitive “just add speakers” hi-res sound system for modern music lovers.
The compact minimalist exterior disguises 2 x 80 watts of award-winning HiFi amplification, a premium hi-res DAC design, and access to all the music ever recorded with a tap in our BluOS Controller app for smart devices and laptops.
- Easily drive your existing pair of premium speakers.
- 80 Watts per channel of HybridDigital amplification technology
- A state of the art Quad-Core 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 processor and a 32-bit/384khz premium DAC design ensure flawless playback with precision and clarity.
- HDMI (ARC & eARC) connectivity.
- Featuring digital, optical and analogue input options, wired and wireless headphone and subwoofer outputs.
- Wireless Dolby surround sound.
- Dual band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and support for 2-way Bluetooth aptX HD Bluetooth ensures music playback without interruption.
- Hi-res audio streaming with access to Internet radio stations, cloud music services, and your own local music library to multiple Bluesound Players.
- Create and control a seamless multi-room system with the intuitive BluOS Controller app.
- Top panel touch controls with presets on the Powernode Streaming Amplifier.
- IR input and remote learning capability โ Control it with the optionalโฏBluesound RC1 Remote Controller.
- Connect with the BluVoice skill in the Alexa app and use AmazonโsโฏAlexa voiceโฏassistant to control Players around the home.
- AirPlay 2โฏlets you play music or podcasts from wireless stereo componentsโฏthroughout your house โ all in sync.
JUST ADD SPEAKERS.
Source, control, and amplification come packed into the compact and minimalist Bluesound POWERNODE streaming amplifier. Get the most out of your favourite speakers with an award-winning audiophile-grade amplifier that features 80 watts per channel of zero-distortion power. A premium DAC design flawlessly delivers hi-res, studio-quality music, including support for FLAC, MQA, and other popular file formats.
The BluOS Controller app connects you to popular streaming services like Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, SiriusXM, and dozens of others, or from your own music library through Apple Airplay2, aptX HD Bluetooth, or even a network-connected drive or USB hard drive.
HIGH RES MUSIC. EVERYWHERE.
Whether itโs one or many rooms, the POWERNODE streaming amplifier is a versatile workhorse. It can be placed either freestanding or in a custom installation rack, allowing you to easily toggle back and forth amongst a number of listening set-ups. Looking for a traditional 2-channel audiophile listening experience? Just add a pair of your favourite speakers.
Add the PULSE SUB+ to your 2-channel set-up to create a capable and musical 2.1 wireless system. Bring a pair of PULSE FLEX 2i to the party as rear channel additions to your 2.1 system for a wireless Dolby surround sound home theatre experience. Sprinkle other BLUESOUND players around your home for a whole home multiroom audio solution.
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS.
The POWERNODE wireless streaming amplifier supports HDMI eARC, dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, Apple Airplay 2, two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, RCA, Toslink optical, 3.5mm jack, and USB Type A connectors. Bring music into your POWERNODE amplifier from dozens of internet radio and streaming services, Bluetooth devices, TV and gaming consoles, network or local hard drives, nearby Apple devices, CD players, and many others.
Then send your music into your favourite speakers, other Bluesound players or BluOS devices, Bluetooth headphones, wired headphones, Apple AirPlay devices, or other network-connected speakers.
“B” IS FOR “BRAINS”.
With BluOS you can easily create a DIY multiroom hi-res audio system with the BluOS Controller app. Additional hands-free controls are available through voice assistants like Siri, or Alexa. For professional smart home installers, full-feature drivers are available for Lutron, Crestron, RTI, Elan, and other popular control systems.
HI-RES MUSIC. EVERYWHERE
Seamlessly connect the Powernode amplifier to multiple Bluesound speakers with the BluOS Controller app and create an intuitive multi-room system.
Technical Specifications
- Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
- Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
- Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Dolby Digital
- Processor: ARM Cortex -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
- Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz
- SNR: -100dBA
- THD+N: 0.008%
- DAC: 32-Bit, 384kHz
- Amplification: HybridDigital
- Rated Power Output: 80W x 2 (8 Ohms)
- IHF Dynamic Power: 220W (4 Ohms) / 130W (8 Ohms)
- Wi-Fi: (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz)
- Ethernet: RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
- Audio Input: Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo x 2, HDMI eARC
- Audio Output: 5-Way Binding Post Speaker Terminals
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth with support for aptX HD, Two-Way (transmit & receive)
- Headphones: 3.5mm Stereo Out, Wireless Bluetooth Out
- Subwoofer: RCA, Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+
- Weight: 1.78kg
- Dimensions: 220 x 70 x 190 mm
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