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.
BLUESOUND POWERNODE 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 (ARC & eARC) 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 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.
Bluesound IOS APP
Bluesound PowerNode SPECIFICATIONS
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 & 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
Music Services
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
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 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)
