Bluesound
Powernode Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier
$1,099.00 USDFeatures
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
What's in the Box?
Warranty
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.
Dragon Cable Recommendations for Optimal Sound Quality
- Speaker Connections: Cardas Crosslink Custom Speaker Cable
- Analog Input: Blue Dragon Portable Mini Cable V3
- Optical Input: Silver Dragon Toslink Digital Cable (with Toslink to Mini Optical Adapter)
- Subwoofer Output: Blue Dragon Interconnect Cable
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
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.
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.
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
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Audio 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 |
| Supported Network File Sharing | Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files |
| 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 | Available - see BluOS support |
| Music Services | Available - see BluOS support |
| Voice Control | Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions on Google |
| 3rd-Party Integrations | AirPlay 2; Spotify Connect; Tidal Connect; Roon Ready |
| Control Systems | Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron |
| General Specifications | |
| 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 Connections & Network | |
| Network | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5 GHz); 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+ |
| 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) |
