Description

Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Streamer

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.

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 Message 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)

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)

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

Product Weight: 1.78kg
Product Dimensions: 220 x 70 x 190 mm
Shipping Weight: 3.15kg
Shipping Dimensions: 300 x 300 x 110 mm

Reviews

In every way, the Powernode is better than ever in its fourth generation, and all told that is really, really good. Whether used in solo or within a Bluesound multi-room system, the latest Powernode is a superb streaming amplifier. more…

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