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Description
Bluesound Powernode
Third generation network amplifier with HDMI connection
The third generation POWERNODE (N330). This new model has 3 inputs, including the desired HDMI ARC (eARC) connection for the TV. The amplifier technology is borrowed from the subsidiary NAD, so it is a real state of the art product. New in the network amplifier, the power has increased to 80 watts per channel, and the four times more powerful processor makes the functions smooth. The well-known zero-distortion technology and the ability to handle even difficult speaker loads raise music enjoyment to a whole new level.
A wireless streaming network amplifier with many disadvantages
Bluesound POWERNODE is an updated version of perhaps the most popular HiFi device of all time - an integrated amplifier. Only Bluesound combines the award-winning audiophile-level HybridDigital™ amplifier technology and D/A technology with a digital network player.
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Easily copes with the demanding speaker load of your premium speakers.
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Power 80 W per channel with HybridDigital™ amplifier technology
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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
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HDMI eARC connection for TV
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Digital and analog input connections, subwoofer connection, wired and wireless headphone connection
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Wireless Dolby® Surround sound
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HiRes quality in streaming cloud services, internet radios and your own local music library
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Dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and support for two-way Bluetooth aptX HD Bluetooth technology guarantee uninterrupted music playback.
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Simple and user-friendly BluOS Controller app and easy setup
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Control panel touch controls with presets, lighting with motion detection
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IR entry and learning IR; control the POWERNODE with the optional RC1 remote control.
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Voice control Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions is Google
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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 minimalistic POWERNODE. Get the most out of your favorite speakers with an award-winning audiophile-grade amplifier that delivers 80 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.
High res music
Whether it's one or more rooms, POWERNODE is a versatile workhorse for this. Looking for a traditional 2-channel audiophile listening experience? You just add your favorite speakers. Or add PULSE SUB+ wirelessly and you get a high-quality 2.1 system. Add two PULSE FLEX 2i speakers to get wireless Dolby® Surround home theater in your system. By adding other Bluesound products to your home, you get a true audiophile level multi-room system.
Works well with others too
Now you can easily connect your TV via the HDMI eARC connection to NODE and use the TV remote control to adjust the volume as well. In addition to this, there are also analog and/or digital input connections for connecting e.g. a record player. POWERNODE can be connected to both wireless and wired networks easily and quickly. Apple users can also take advantage of AirPlay 2 features and the headphones can be connected wirelessly via Bluetooth (aptX HD quality) or traditionally with a cable.
"B" is "INTELLIGENCE"
With the BluOS operating system, you can easily create a multi-room Hi-Res sound system with a few taps of the app. Hands-free voice assistants are also available, such as Siri, Google Voice or Alexa. Smart Home smart home professionals highly value e.g. Lutron, Crestron, Control4, RTI, Elan controllers available.
Fill your home with music
Connect POWERNODE online to other Bluesound products in your home, and you get an easily controlled and wireless multi-room system. Control is handled by the logical and easy-to-use BluOS operating system from your own smart device.
Unleash your music
Millions of music songs can be listened to immediately.
Technical information:
Audio
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Supported file formats
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MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
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Supported Hi-Res Audio file formats
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FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
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Supported Hi-Res Audio file formats
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Dolby Digital
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Processor
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ARM Cortex-A53, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHz per core
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Sampling frequencies
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up to 192 kHz
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Resolution: 16 - 24
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Interference distance: SNR -100dBA
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Distortion THD + N: 0.008%
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DAC
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32-Bit, 192 kHz
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Differential Output design
String sets and integrations
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Operating system
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BluOS
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Supported operating systems
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Plays music from devices on your network that use the following operating systems: IOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7,8,10, macOS 10-11
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Network file sharing
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SMB, indexing up to 200,000 copies
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Internet radio
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TuneIn Radio, Radio Paradise (also MQA), Calm Radio, LiveXLive
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Click here
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Supported music services (23+)
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Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer , Qobuz, HighResAudio (VAULT Required), Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music ZONE, SoundMachine, IDAGIO, OraStream, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net...
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Click here
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Voice control integration
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Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions is Google
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3rd-Party
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Airplay 2
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Spotify Connect
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Tidal Connect
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Roon Ready
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Integration Partners
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Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, ELAN, Lutron
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Album art
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JPG, PNG
Connections
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Local network
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Gigabit Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
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Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual band 2.4/5 GHz)
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USB
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Type-A port for USB external disk (FAT32 or NTFS formatted)
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Audio inputs
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HDMI eARC
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Optical digital input TOSLINK or analog 3.5 mm x 2
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Audio outputs
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5-Way Binding Post pole screws for speakers
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD
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Bi-directional (send or receive)
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Headphones
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Headphone connection 3.5 mm Stereo
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Wireless Bluetooth output
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Subwoofer
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Subwoofer RCA (80 Hz high pass)
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With wireless pairing PULSE SUB +
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Trigger
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12 V trigger
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IR control
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IR sensor built into the front panel
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Learner
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IR input with 3.5mm plug
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Operating voltage: 100 - 240 AC
User interface and control devices
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Mobile
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BluOS - free Android and iOS application available on Google Play and Apple App Store
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Buttons
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Operating mode indicator: RGB LED x 2 pcs
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Play/pause button: Touch the LED
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Volume control buttons: Touch the slider LED
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Previous/next track buttons: Touch the LED
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Preset buttons 5 pcs: Touch the LED
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Proximity sensor: Yes
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Built-in IR receiver on the front panel for e.g. learning TV remote control commands
General
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Finish: black or white, matte satin painting
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Included accessories
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Mains power cable
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Ethernet cable
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Toslink Optical / 3.5 mm mini adapter x 2
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Safety/warranty guide
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Quick Setup Guide
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Weight: 1.79 kg
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Dimensions (W x H x D): 220 x 70 x 190 mm
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Storage temperature degrees Celsius: -10 to + 50, humidity 20 to 80%
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Operating temperature degrees Celsius: 0 to 40
NOTE: * Some services, features and technologies will soon be available as a software update.