POWERNODE -Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier

The Bluesound POWERNODE combines a high-performance music streamer, integrated amplifier, headphone amplifier, and TV audio hub in one compact component. Designed to drive passive loudspeakers directly, it simplifies a home audio system by combining amplification, streaming, digital inputs, analog inputs, HDMI eARC, wireless surround support, and BluOS multi-room playback.

Its DirectDigital amplification platform delivers 100 watts x 2 in stereo or 80 watts x 3 in LCR mode, giving the POWERNODE the power and flexibility to support both music listening and simplified home theatre setups. With HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital support, center-channel capability, and wireless surround pairing through BluOS Bonded Speaker Link, it can serve as a clean alternative to a larger AV receiver for many living room systems.

For music playback, the POWERNODE supports high-resolution audio up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, DSD256, MQA, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, and other common formats. BluOS gives access to streaming services, internet radio, network libraries, presets, and multi-room playback through the BluOS Controller app. It also supports AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready integration, Amazon Alexa Skills, and smart home control systems.

Connectivity includes HDMI eARC, Toslink optical input, RCA analog input, 3.5 mm optical / analog combo input, USB-C PC input, USB-A storage input, Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, 5-way speaker binding posts, RCA subwoofer output, wireless subwoofer connection to PULSE SUB+, IR input, front-panel IR learning, and a 6.35 mm headphone output with THX AAA technology.

• Product Type: Multi-room music streaming amplifier
• Model: Bluesound POWERNODE
• Version / SKU: N331
• Generation: 3
• Streaming Platform: BluOS wireless multi-room platform
• Operating System: BluOS
• Amplification Type: DirectDigital
• Rated Power Output: 100 W x 2 stereo at 8 ohms, or 80 W x 3 LCR at 8 ohms
• IHF Dynamic Power: 265 W at 4 ohms, 140 W at 8 ohms
• Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC and OPUS
• Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF and MPEG-4 SLS
• Native Sampling Rates: Up to 192 kHz
• Bit Depth: 16-bit to 24-bit
• DSD Support: DSD256
• Supported Multi-Channel Audio Format: Dolby Digital
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 102 dBA
• Distortion: THD+N 0.005%
• Audio Controls and EQ: BluOS Controller app
• Dirac Live Support: Dirac Live Ready, available via future software update
• Processor: ARM Cortex-A53, quad-core, 1.8 GHz per core
• Supported Network File Sharing: Server Message Block, SMB, up to 200,000 files
• Music Services and Internet Radio: 23+ supported through BluOS
• Third-Party Integrations: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect with Spotify Lossless support, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon                Ready and Dirac Live Ready
• Control System Integrations: Crestron, Control4, RTI, Nice, URC and Lutron
• Voice Control Integration: Amazon Alexa Skills
• App Controller Operating Systems: iOS, Android, Windows and macOS
• Album Art Support: JPG and PNG
• Ethernet / LAN: RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1000 Mbps
• Wi-Fi: Built-in Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac dual-band
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 aptX HD
• Bluetooth Operation: Two-way Bluetooth, transmit and receive
• HDMI Input: HDMI eARC
• USB Audio: USB Type-C PC input
• USB Input: USB Type-A for FAT32 and NTFS formatted external storage, local server mode
• Optical / Analog Inputs: Toslink optical, RCA analog and 3.5 mm optical / analog combo input
• Speaker Terminals: 5-way binding posts
• Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1 and wireless connection to PULSE SUB+
• Headphone Output: 6.35 mm stereo headphone output and Bluetooth headphone output
• IR Sensor: Built-in front-panel IR sensor with IR learning
• IR Input: 3.5 mm jack
• Status Indicators: 2 LED indicators
• Play / Pause Control: Touch LED button
• Volume Control: Touch slider LED
• Previous / Next Track Controls: Touch LED buttons
• Preset Buttons: 5 touch LED preset buttons
• Proximity Sensor: Yes
• Power Supply: Universal AC power input
• Power Requirement: 100 – 240 V AC
• Finish Options: Black and White matte satin paint
• Included Accessories: 120 V AC power cord, 230 V AC power cord, Ethernet cable, Toslink optical to 3.5 mm mini adapter,             safety / warranty guide, quick setup guide and Dirac Live Ready info card
• Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
• Product Dimensions: 22.0 x 7.0 x 19.0 cm
• Product Weight: 1.9 kg

• High-performance streaming amplifier
• DirectDigital amplification platform
• 100 W x 2 stereo output at 8 ohms
• 80 W x 3 LCR output at 8 ohms
• IHF dynamic power up to 265 W at 4 ohms
• BluOS wireless multi-room platform
• Hi-res audio playback up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
• DSD256 support
• MQA playback support
• Dolby Digital support
• HDMI eARC input for TV audio
• Wireless Dolby Digital surround sound with BluOS Bonded Speaker Link
• Dirac Live Ready
• AirPlay 2 support
• Spotify Connect support, including Spotify Lossless support
• TIDAL Connect support
• Qobuz Connect support
• Roon Ready support
• Amazon Alexa Skills voice integration
• Two-way Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX HD
• Bluetooth transmit and receive capability
• Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 connectivity
• Gigabit Ethernet connection
• USB-C PC input
• USB-A input for external storage and local server mode
• Toslink optical input
• RCA analog input
• 3.5 mm optical / analog combo input
• 5-way speaker binding posts
• RCA subwoofer output
• Wireless subwoofer output to PULSE SUB+
• 6.35 mm stereo headphone output
• Bluetooth headphone output
• THX AAA headphone technology
• Built-in front-panel IR sensor with IR learning
• 3.5 mm IR input
• Touch LED play / pause control
• Touch slider volume control
• Touch LED previous / next track controls
• Five touch LED preset buttons
• Proximity sensor
• Compatible with major smart home control systems
• Available in black and white matte satin finishes