Bluesound POWERNODE
Bluesound POWERNODE Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier
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. A premium DAC design flawlessly delivers hi-res, studio-quality music, including support for FLAC, MQA, and other popular file formats. The BluOS Controller app connects you to popular streaming services like Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, SiriusXM, and dozens of others, or from your own music library through Apple Airplay2, aptX HD Bluetooth, or even a network-connected drive or USB hard drive.
Whether it’s one or many rooms, the POWERNODE is a versatile workhorse. It can be placed either freestanding or in a custom installation rack, allowing you to easily toggle back and forth amongst a number of listening set-ups. Looking for a traditional 2-channel audiophile listening experience? Just add a pair of your favorite speakers. Add the PULSE SUB+ to your 2-channel set-up to create a capable and musical 2.1 wireless system. 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 theatre experience. Sprinkle other BLUESOUND players around your home for a whole-home multiroom audio solution.
The POWERNODE supports HDMI eARC, dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, Apple Airplay 2, two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, 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.
The streamer and amp is just what I was looking for. The speakers are decent. I do wish BluOS had a parametric EQ so when not using Roon I could still have those tweaks applied.
Looking forward to moving to bookshelves to desktop duty and pairing something with more warmth in the midrange with the sub.
Powernode plus Duo delivers brilliant sound for the price point. Clear even at low volumes and with outstanding bass. Just hoping the reliability is better than some of my other Bluesound products.
no issues with performance, drives speakers really well with very stable connection.
Bought this with the sub/satellite package. Couldn't be happier with the ease of use, the app, set-up, and the sound. Almost feel like I should buy another and go for the floor standing speakers package deal. My wallet is twitching....
Highly recommended.
The Audio Factory was quick to ship. No issues regarding a "refurb". Everything is like new.
Would do business again.
Great amp, lots of connection options!