Bluesound Powernode (GEN 3) Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier

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Original price was: £849.00.Current price is: £799.00. including VAT

The Bluesound Powernode Wireless Streaming Amplifier represents the apex where sophisticated technology and outstanding audio intersect. It provides an immersive multi-room music streaming experience and a compelling amplifier capability, delivering supreme audio experiences.

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Description

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 optionalโ€ฏBluesound RC1 Remote Controller.
  • Connect with the BluVoice skill in the Alexa app and use Amazonโ€™sโ€ฏAlexa voiceโ€ฏassistant to control Players around the home.
  • AirPlay 2โ€ฏlets you play music or podcasts from wireless stereo componentsโ€ฏthroughout 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 itโ€™s 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
Additional Information

Supported File Formats

MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS, FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF

Native Sampling Rates

32 - 192 kHz

Bit Depths

16 - 24

Performance SNR

100dB

Power Output

HybridDigital Amplifier, 80W per channel into 8Ohms

DAC

32-bit, 384kHz

Supported Cloud Services

Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer , Qobuz, HighResAudio (VAULT Required), Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music ZONE, SoundMachine, IDAGIO, OraStream

Voice Control Integrations

Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant Skills

Network

Ethernet RJ45, GigE

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual-band)

USB

1 x Type-A port for connection to USB memory sticks (Fat32 or NTFS formatted) and supported peripherals

1 x Type-B (mini) for product servicing

Audio Input

Combo - Toslink/3.5mm, HDMI eARC

Audio Output

Headphone output - 3.5 Stereo, 5-way speaker binding posts, Subwoofer output - RCA

Bluetooth Quality

Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD wireless built-in Two-way

Dimensions

220 x 70 x 190 mm

Weight

1.78kg

Shipping and Returns
Your Delivery

Orders received before 1:00 pmย will be despatched the same day and can be delivered for the next working day (except bank holidays). For your convenience, you can choose multiple shipping options on the checkout page. We will also email with your tracking and dispatch information.

30-Day Returns Policy

HiFix is committed to selling quality products, which we hope you will love; we do understand, however, that there may be a time when you need to exchange or return something you have bought. We really do hope you are pleased with your purchase, but should you wish to return anything you have bought from us, we will be happy to refund or exchange a product within 30 days.

Manufacturer Warranty Information

Bluesound products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with the product we are here to help. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months.

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