Bluesound POWERNODE

Bluesound POWERNODE

The Bluesound POWERNODE is the HiFi 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 analog 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.

•IR input and remote learning capability – Control it with the optional Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller.

•Connect with the BluVoice skill in the Alexa app and use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to control Players around the home.

•AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless stereo components throughout your house — all in sync.

JUST ADD SPEAKERS.

Source, control, and amplification come packed into the compact and minimalist POWERNODE. Get the most out of your favorite 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 it’s one or many rooms, the POWERNODE 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 favorite 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 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 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 favorite speakers, other Bluesound players or BluOS devices, Bluetooth headphones, wired headphones, Apple AirPlay devices, or other network-connected speakers.

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Audio-

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

Supported Network File Sharing

Server Messsage Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files

Native Sampling Rates

up to 192 kHz

Bit Depths

16 - 24

Performance

SNR -100dBA

THD+N, 0.008%

DAC

32-Bit, 384kHz

Differential Output design

Amplification

HybridDigital™

Rated Power Output

80W x 2 (8 Ohms)

IHF Dynamic Power

220W (4 Ohms) / 130W (8 Ohms)

Software/Integration-

Operating System

BluOS

App Controller Operating Systems

iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10-11

Network File Sharing

SMB up to 200,000 track index

Album Art Supported

JPG, PNG

Internet Radio

Click here

Music Services

Click here

Voice Control

Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions on Google

3rd-Party

AirPlay 2

Spotify Connect

Tidal Connect

Roon Ready

Control Systems

Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

General-

Finish

Black/White; Matte Satin Paint

Included Accessories

120V AC Power Cord

230V AC Power Cord

Ethernet Cable

TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor x 2

Safety/Warranty Guide

Quick Setup Guide

Power Consumption

Storage Environment

-10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity

Operating Environment

'0°C to 40°C

Product Weight

1.78kg/3.9lbs

Product Dimensions

220 x 70 x 190 mm

8.7 x 2.75 x 7.5 in

Shipping Weight

3.15kg/6.94lbs

Shipping Dimensions

300 x 300 x 110 mm

11.8 x 11.8 x 4.33 in

User Interface-

Status Indicator

RGB LED x 2

Play/Pause Button

Touch LED

Volume Control Buttons

Touch Slider LED

Previous/Next Track Buttons

Touch LED

Preset Buttons

Touch LED x 5

Proximity Sensor

Yes

Connections-

Network

Wi-Fi 5 (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+

USB

Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted)

IR Remote

IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning

Universal 3-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)