THE POWERNODE WIRELESS MULTI-ROOM MUSIC STREAMING AMPLIFIER
JUST ADD SPEAKERS
The Bluesound POWERNODE is the hi-fi 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. 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, tested in real-world listening conditions and not just in a lab. A high-gradeDAC delivers up to 24-bit/192kHz of hi-res, studio-quality music, including support for FLAC, MQA, and other popular file formats. Access all the music ever recorded through the BluOSController app, connecting you to popular streaming services likeSpotify, Tidal, Qobuz, SiriusXM, and dozens of others, or from your own music library throughApple AirPlay2, aptX HDBluetooth, or even a network-connected drive or USB hard drive.
In one or many rooms, the POWERNODE is a versatile workhorse, placed either freestanding or in a custom installation rack, allowing you to toggle back and forth amongst a number of listening set-ups with a few taps in the BluOS Controller app. Looking for a traditional 2-channel audiophile listening experience? Just add a pair of your favorite speakers. Got a bass-heavy track you love? Add the PULSE SUB+ to your 2-channel set-up to create a capable and musical 2.1 wireless system. Want to kick back with some movies or video games? 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 theater experience. Want to listen to your favorite music in other parts of your home? Sprinkle other BLUESOUND players around your home for a multi-room audio solution.The POWERNODE is equipped with an array of digital and analog inputs and outputs to give you ultimate connection flexibility.It supports HDMI eARC, dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit ethernet, Apple AirPlay2, aptX HD Bluetooth receiver and transmitter, 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.With BluOS built-in, easily create a DIY multi-room hi-res audio system with a few taps of the BluOSController app. Additional hands-free controls are available through voice assistants like Siri, Google Voice, or Alexa. For professional smart home installers, full-feature drivers are available for Lutron, Crestron, RTI, Elan, and other popular control systems.
POWERNODE KEY FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS:
- HybridDigital™ amplifier platform powering 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms
- Quad-core 1.8GHz ARM®Cortex™ A53 processor
- 32-bit/384kHz premium DAC design
- HDMIeARC, optical & analog inputs
- BluOS™ wireless multi-room music capability•Wireless Dolby®surround sound
- MQA music and hi-res audio streaming
- AirPlay2 for integration into Apple ecosystem
- Voice control with Apple’s Siri, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Dual-band Wi-Fi + Gigabit ethernet
- Two-way aptX™ HDBluetooth
- IR remote learning capability, IR input
- Wired & wireless headphoneoutput
- Wired & wireless subwoofer output
- Touch controls with presets
- Black or white finish
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