Description
"Best Product Compact Streaming Amplifier" - EISA Awards 2023-2024
Thanks to its impressively stylish, wall-mounted housing, the POWERNODE EDGE can be installed practically anywhere, and its compact form is complemented by versatile functions. Controllable via Bluesound's intuitive BluOS application, the stylish add-just-speakers amplifier offers streaming services, internet radio and playback of music files from the network or USB memory, while connections such as hdmi earc and two-way bluetooth further increase its versatility. Thanks to the built-in amplifier and hires playback support, the sound of the amplifier is unbeatable. POWERNODE EDGE works as an amplifier as part of a stand-alone device, and it can also be combined with other BluOS devices to form one large multi-room music system.
Wireless streaming network amplifier with multi-room capabilities, just add speakers.
POWERNODE EDGE is the perfect "just add speakers" product. Cool features and a civilized BluOS control system in a stylish and affordable device.
POWERNODE EDGE is an excellent modern network amplifier, enabling easy use of almost all streaming services and high-quality sound amplification for speakers.
EDGE features audiophile-grade components capable of up to 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution audio and wireless multi-room capabilities via smartphone.
- Easily copes with the demanding speaker load of your premium speakers.
- Power 40 W per channel with DirectDigital™ amplifier technology
- Powered by a state-of-the-art quad-core 1.8 GHz ARM® Cortex ™ A53 processor and a 32-bit/384 kHz premium da converter for flawless playback accuracy and clarity
- HDMI eARC connection for TV
- Digital or analog input connection, subwoofer connection, wireless headphone connection
- Dolby® Digital sound
- HiRes quality in streaming cloud services, internet radios and your own local music library
- Dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and support for two-way Bluetooth aptX HD Bluetooth technology guarantee uninterrupted music playback.
- Simple and user-friendly BluOS Controller app and easy setup
- Stylish capacitive touchscreen for quick operation (play, pause, volume up/down, previous/next track)
- IR entry and learning IR; control the POWERNODE EDGE with the optional RC1 remote control.
- Voice control Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions are Google, Siri
- With AirPlay 2, you can play music or podcasts from speakers all over your house - in sync.
JUST ADD SPEAKERS
The program source, device control and amplifier are packed into a compact and minimalist POWERNODE EDGE. Get the most out of your favorite speakers with an award-winning audiophile-grade amplifier that delivers 40 watts per channel without distortion. The premium da converter delivers flawlessly high-quality, studio-quality music, including support for FLAC and MQA file formats. The BluOS Controller app connects you to popular streaming services like Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz and dozens more, or from your own music library via Apple Airplay2, aptX HD Bluetooth, network drive or USB hard drive.
COMPACT POWER
Bring your speakers to life with POWERNODE EDGE's powerful 2 x 40 watt DirectDigital™ amplifier, which can handle high-resolution, 24-bit/192kHz files and MQA-encoded tracks with ease. Enjoy playback clarity from heavy metal songs to whisper-quiet dialogue from movies and TV shows. POWERNODE EDGE decodes Dolby® Digital content on its own, and can also be used as an amplifier for the rear speakers of a wireless home theater system.
SAVE SPACE
Gone are the days of physically oversized amplifiers. This small but peppery HiFi amplifier is comparable in size to an average hardcover book.
WITH HIGH RESOLUTION EVERYWHERE
The elegant and compact shape of POWERNODE EDGE makes it ideal for installation in many different spaces, such as a study or, for example, a fireplace room. You can easily hide the amplifier out of sight in a closet or behind a sofa with the included wall mounting bracket. The included cables follow the color of the device, the white EDGE has white cables and the black one has black.
INTUITIVE CONTROL
Control is always at hand via the BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, Mac or PC or by using the elegant capacitive touch panel on the front of the product. Using the panel is quick and clear, offering the following buttons: play, pause, volume up/down and previous/next track.
- Supported file formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
- Supported Hi-Res Audio file formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
- Supported Multi Channel file formats: Dolby Digital
- Processor: ARM Cortex-A53, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHz per core
- Network file sharing: SMB, indexing up to 200,000 copies
- Sampling frequencies: up to 192 kHz
- Resolution 16 - 24
Performance
- Interference distance: SNR - 91dBA
- Distortion: THD+N - 0.008%
DAC
- 32-Bit, 192kHz
- Amplifier technology: DirectDigital™
- Rated power: 40W x 2 (8 Ohms)
- IHF dynamic power: 80W (4 Ohms) / 50W (8 Ohms)
- Minimum impedance: 4 Ohms
SOFTWARE AND INTEGRATIONS
- Operating system: BluOS
- Supported operating systems: Play music from devices on your network that use the following operating systems: IOS, Android, Windows, macOS
- Internet radio: TuneIn Radio, Radio Paradise (also MQA), Calm Radio, LiveXLive
- Supported music services (23+):
- Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music ZONE, SoundMachine, IDAGIO, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net...
- Voice control integration: Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions are Google, Siri
- 3rd Party:
- Airplay 2
- Spotify Connect
- Tidal Connect
- Roon Ready
- Integration Partners: Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, ELAN, Lutron
- Album artwork: JPG, PNG
CONNECTIONS
- Local network: Ethernet/LAN: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual band 2.4/5 GHz)
- USB: Type-A port for USB external disk (FAT32 or NTFS formatted)
- Audio inputs:
- HDMI eARC
- Optical digital input miniTOSLINK or stereo 3.5mm
- Audio outputs: 5-Way Binding Post pole screws for speakers
- Bluetooth:
- Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD
- Bi-directional (send or receive)
- Headphones: Wireless Bluetooth output
- Subwoofer: Subwoofer RCA
- With wireless pairing PULSE SUB +
- IR control:
- IR sensor built into the front panel; learning
- IR input with 3.5mm plug
USER INTERFACE AND CONTROL DEVICES
- Mobile: BluOS - free Android and iOS app available on Google Play and Apple App Store
- Buttons:
- Operating mode indicator: LED
- Play/pause button: Touch the LED
- Volume control buttons: Touch the LED
- Previous/next track buttons: Touch the LED
- Preset buttons: use from API
- Built-in IR receiver on the front panel; e.g. for learning TV remote control commands
IN GENERAL
- Finish: Black or white, matte satin painting
- Supplied accessories:
- Mains power cable
- Ethernet cable
- Toslink optical / 3.5mm mini adapter
- Metal Mounting Bracket
- Metal Mounting Screw
- Rubber Mount Attachment
- Safety/warranty guide
- Quick Setup Guide
- Idle power consumption: 210W
- Storage temperature -10 to + 50 degrees Celsius, humidity 20-80%
- Operating temperature 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Operating voltage 100 - 240 AC
- Product weight 1.37 kg
- Product dimensions (WxHxD): 219 x 44.5 x 193 mm
- Shipping weight: 2.6 kg
- Shipping package dimensions (WxHxD): 300 x 300 x 95 mm
