Description
The Powernode is a streaming amplifier that merges DAC, amp, and network streamer into one component, driving a pair of passive speakers with 60W x 2 into 8Ω of HybridDigital amplification. It streams internet radio, cloud music services, and local libraries via the BluOS Controller app, with HDMI ARC/eARC, dual-band Wi-Fi, and support for virtually every major music service.
Features
- HybridDigital amp and DAC technologies for precise, flawless playback
- HDMI ARC and eARC connectivity
- Digital and analog input/output options, headphone jack, and subwoofer output
- Multi-room streaming and control via the BluOS Controller app
- Optional Bluesound RC1 remote controller support
- Amazon Alexa skill and Google Assistant integration for voice control
- AirPlay 2 for synced playback across wireless stereo components
- Dual-band Wi-Fi for reliable hi-res streaming throughout the home
- aptX HD Bluetooth for studio-quality wireless streaming to headphones and speakers
- Analog, optical, and HDMI ARC inputs for turntables, CD players, and other sources
- Built-in support for TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify, and most other music services and internet radio
- MQA decoding via built-in high-end DAC technology
Specifications
- Supported file formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS; hi-res FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
- Power output: HybridDigital amplifier, 60W x 2 into 8Ω
- Native sampling rates: 32–192kHz
- Bit depths: 16–24
- SNR: 90dB
- Distortion (THD+N): 0.008%
- DAC: 32-bit, 384kHz
- Supported cloud services: Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, HighResAudio (VAULT required), Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music ZONE, SoundMachine, IDAGIO, OraStream
- Voice control: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant skills
- Integration partners: Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, Roon, AirPlay 2
- Network: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual-band)
- USB: 1x Type-A for memory sticks/peripherals, 1x Type-B (mini) for servicing
- Audio input: 2x combo TOSLINK/3.5mm, HDMI ARC
- Audio output: 3.5mm stereo headphone output, 5-way speaker binding posts, RCA subwoofer output
- Bluetooth: 5.0 aptX HD, two-way (transmit and receive)
- Power: universal tri-pin AC cord input (100–240V AC)
- Control: BluOS app (Android/iOS), top-panel touch controls, built-in front panel IR sensor
- Processor: ARM Cortex A9, 1GHz
- Weight: 1.72kg (3.8lb)
- Dimensions: 220 x 70 x 190mm (8.7 x 2.75 x 7.5in)
- Power consumption (idle): 10W
- Accessories: 2x AC power cords (Europe & North America), Ethernet cable, Toslink optical to 3.5mm mini adaptor
- Storage environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20–80% relative humidity
- Operating environment: 0°C to 40°C
- Finish: White or Black Matte