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Powernode Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier

$949.00
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Take your favorite speakers to the next level with the Bluesound POWERNODE, a versatile HiFi audio component that combines a wireless streaming amplifier with the capabilities of a multi-room audio system. The POWERNODE creates an intuitive 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 your favorite music with a tap in the BluOS Controller app for Android, iOS, Mac, or Windows PC computers.

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Key Features

  • 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 eARC, HDMI ARC connectivity
  • Featuring digital, optical and analog input options, wired and wireless headphones and subwoofer outputs
  • Wireless Dolby® surround sound
  • Dual band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and support for two-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 voice control Players around the home
  • AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless stereo components throughout your house — all in sync
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Just Add Speakers to the POWERNODE

Source, control, and amplification come packed into the compact and minimalist POWERNODE. Get the most out of your favorite loudspeakers with an award-winning audiophile-grade amp that features 80 watts per channel of zero-distortion power. A premium DAC design flawlessly delivers hi-res, studio-quality music, including support for ALAC, FLAC, MQA, and other popular hi-res file formats.

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Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Everywhere

Seamlessly connect the Bluesound POWERNODE to multiple speakers throughout your home with the BluOS Controller app and create an intuitive multi-room music system unlike any other.

The POWERNODE 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. If you're looking for a traditional two-channel audiophile listening experience, just add a pair of your favorite speakers.


No Shortage of Connectivity Options

The Bluesound POWERNODE supports HDMI eARC, dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, Apple Airplay 2, two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, RCA, Toslink optical, 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type A connectors. Bring music into your POWERNODE from dozens of internet radio and music 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 to your favorite speakers, other Bluesound players or BluOS devices, Bluetooth headphones, wired headphones, Apple AirPlay devices, or other network-connected loudspeakers.

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Manage Your Music with BluOS

With BluOS you can easily create a DIY multiroom hi-res audio system with a few taps of the BluOS Controller app. Additional hands-free controls are available through voice assistants like Apple Siri, Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa. For professional smart home installers, full-feature drivers are available for Lutron, Crestron, RTI, Elan, and other popular control systems.

The BluOS controller app connects you to popular streaming services like Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, SiriusXM, and dozens of others, or from your own digital music library through Apple AirPlay2, aptX HD Bluetooth, or even a network-connected drive or USB hard drive. BluOS is Roon Ready with Roon integration that supports files stored on internal and external hard drives and NAS.


HI-RES MUSIC. EVERYWHERE

Seamlessly connect the POWERNODE to multiple Bluesound speakers throughout the home with the BluOS Controller app and create an intuitive multi-room music system unlike any other.

What's In The Box?

  • 120V AC Power Cord,/li>
  • 230V AC Power Cord
  • Ethernet Cable
  • TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adapter x2
  • Safety/Warranty Guide
  • Quick Setup Guide

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

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 & INTEGRATIONS

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

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 & CONTROLS

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

AUDIO

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 5.0 aptX HD
Two-Way (transmit & receive)

Headphones
3.5mm Stereo Out
Wireless Bluetooth Out

Subwoofer
RCA
Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+

Native Sampling Rates
up to 192 kHz

Bit Depths
16-24

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)

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