Bluesound’s mission is to bring hi-resolution, HiFi listening to everyday life. The POWERNODE is the latest benchmark of this worthy pursuit – the perfect blend of audio quality, modern design, and value for the music lover. Permission to turn it up, granted. Bluesound’s beloved amplifier platform now pumps out 80W per channel of authentic, understated HybridDigital power. Start withBluOS, the world’s leading hi-res multi-room system that connects the POWERNODE to all the music ever recorded, and lets you stream audio all around the house. A redesigned DAC implementation, with differential output engaged, means that our audiophile-grade streaming amplifier now sounds even better. An elegant, full-glass interface with capacitive touch LED controls graces the top of the POWERNODE, providing you with an intuitive touchpoint for play, pause, volume and presets. The next generation Bluesound quad-core processor boasts all the power and speed required for the latest and greatest audio processing, with built-in headroom for whatever technologies the future may hold. Bluesound Players are designed to fit into your everyday life. The POWERNODE is no different. The matte satin body, available in either a Black or White finish, blends seamlessly into any décor.
Q: Does the POWERNODE have any physical controls?
A: The POWERNODE has an elegant, full-glass interface with capacitive touch LED controls on the top, allowing you tointuitively control play, pause, volume, and presets.
Q: Is the POWERNODE compatible with Bluetooth in addition to Wifi?
A: Yes, the POWERNODE is compatible with Bluetooth in addition to Wifi.
Q: What is the impedance of the POWERNODE's outputs?
A: The POWERNODE Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Streaming Amplifier has a continuous power output of 80 watts per channelat 8 ohms.
Q: What is the maximum power output of the POWERNODE?
A: The POWERNODE Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Streaming Amplifier has a maximum power output of 80 watts per channel.
Q: What audio formats are supported by the POWERNODE?
A: The POWERNODE supports the following audio formats: MQA, FLAC, MP3, AAC, and AIFF.
Q: How do I control the POWERNODE?
A: You can control it via IR with any IR remote, or use the large glass top panel with capacitive touch LEDs, volume slider, and 5 presets with proximity sensing.
Q: What is the continuous power output per channel of this amplifier?
A: The POWERNODE amplifier delivers 80W per channel.
Q: What is the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the POWERNODE?
A: The SNR is -100dB.
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Bluesound’s mission is to bring hi-resolution, HiFi listening to everyday life. The POWERNODE is the latest benchmark of this worthy pursuit – the perfect blend of audio quality, modern design, and value for the music lover. Permission to turn it up, granted. Bluesound’s beloved amplifier platform now pumps out 80W per channel of authentic, understated HybridDigital power. Start withBluOS, the world’s leading hi-res multi-room system that connects the POWERNODE to all the music ever recorded, and lets you stream audio all around the house. A redesigned DAC implementation, with differential output engaged, means that our audiophile-grade streaming amplifier now sounds even better. An elegant, full-glass interface with capacitive touch LED controls graces the top of the POWERNODE, providing you with an intuitive touchpoint for play, pause, volume and presets. The next generation Bluesound quad-core processor boasts all the power and speed required for the latest and greatest audio processing, with built-in headroom for whatever technologies the future may hold. Bluesound Players are designed to fit into your everyday life. The POWERNODE is no different. The matte satin body, available in either a Black or White finish, blends seamlessly into any décor.

The ST25 is an all-new digital audio player expertly crafted in Cambridge, UK. Exquisite sound quality has been achieved through thoughtful engineering of a new 6-layer digital audio and streaming platform which includes a ground plane through the entire board to keep noise and interference away from the sensitive audio components. These components include the latest Hyperstream iV DAC topology from ESS, in a balanced configuration with advanced Jitter elimination. Sound quality is enhanced further with a new linear toroidal transformer power supply design that drives the entirety of the internal operation with lower noise, and a switching supply that only operates for peak efficiency when in standby. Up front, the ST25 features a new, bonded 6.5” high-resolution display to show album artwork and metadata which is clearly legible. For playback, an inclusive feature set supports Android and Apple devices, as well as popular streaming services. Connecting the ST25 to your home network with Wi-Fi is quick and straightforward with our ARCAM Radia App. Once connected, enjoy instant playback using Apple Airplay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Roon. The ARCAM ST25 is the ultimate high resolution audio upgrade for any Hi-Fi system, especially the ARCAM Radia A25. Sonically, this combination offers pure audio paradise, thanks to the benefits of isolated components with individual power supplies.

Bluesound’s mission is to bring hi-resolution, HiFi listening to everyday life. The POWERNODE is the latest benchmark of this worthy pursuit – the perfect blend of audio quality, modern design, and value for the music lover. Permission to turn it up, granted. Bluesound’s beloved amplifier platform now pumps out 80W per channel of authentic, understated HybridDigital power. Start withBluOS, the world’s leading hi-res multi-room system that connects the POWERNODE to all the music ever recorded, and lets you stream audio all around the house. A redesigned DAC implementation, with differential output engaged, means that our audiophile-grade streaming amplifier now sounds even better. An elegant, full-glass interface with capacitive touch LED controls graces the top of the POWERNODE, providing you with an intuitive touchpoint for play, pause, volume and presets. The next generation Bluesound quad-core processor boasts all the power and speed required for the latest and greatest audio processing, with built-in headroom for whatever technologies the future may hold. Bluesound Players are designed to fit into your everyday life. The POWERNODE is no different. The matte satin body, available in either a Black or White finish, blends seamlessly into any décor.

Stream audio to a stereo system with this matte black Sonos Port. The audio line-in lets you connect CD players and record players, while the line-out supports RCA or digital connections for amplified audio equipment. This Sonos Port features easy-to-use controls so you can adjust volume, bass and treble, and the Ethernet port supports high-speed connections.
| Pros for Bluesound - POWERNODE Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Streaming Amplifier - White | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | There were no pros for this product— | There were no pros for this product— | Ease of use, Sound Quality, Connectivity, Compatibility, Setup |
| Cons for Bluesound - POWERNODE Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Streaming Amplifier - White | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Price |