Items Included
- Bluesound POWERNODE 2.1-Channel 160W Network Amplifier (White)
- 2 x Optical TOSLINK to 3.5mm Adapters
- Ethernet Cable
- 2 x AC Power Cords (North America & Europe)
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Key Features
- Up to 80W per Channel at 8 Ohms
- HDMI eARC, 2x 3.5mm Optical Combo Inputs
- USB Type-A Input
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and AirPlay 2
- Bluetooth with aptX HD
- Virtual Assistant and BluOS App Control
Enjoy 2.1-channel audio and wireless connectivity with your favorite speaker system and the white Bluesound POWERNODE 2.1-Channel 160W Network Amplifier. It has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Apple AirPlay 2 connectivity built-in for wirelessly connecting your compatible smart devices, voice control through your Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri ecosystem, or via the BluOS app, and network streaming.
The POWERNODE outputs up to 80W per channel at 8 ohms and features an HDMI eARC/ARC and two combination 1/8″ / optical inputs. A USB Type-A port provides direct device connectivity and audio playback.
Just Add Speakers
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. You can also play files from your own music library through Apple AirPlay2, aptX HD Bluetooth, or even a network-connected drive or USB hard drive.
High-Res Music Everywhere
Whether it’s one room 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 setups. 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 setup to create a capable and musical 2.1 wireless system. Bring a pair of optional PULSE FLEX 2i speakers to the party as rear channel additions to your 2.1 system for a wireless Dolby surround sound home theater experience. Sprinkle other Bluesound players around your home for a whole-home multiroom audio solution.
Plays Well with Others
The POWERNODE supports HDMI eARC, dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, Apple AirPlay 2, two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, optical, 3.5mm, and USB Type-A connections. 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.
“B” is for “Brains”
With BluOS, you can easily create a DIY multiroom hi-res audio system with a few taps of the BluOS Controller app. Additional hands-free controls are available through voice assistants like Siri, the Google Assistant, or Alexa. For professional smart home installers, full-feature drivers are available for Lutron, Crestron, RTI, Elan, and other popular control systems.
Additional Features
- Dolby Digital multichannel audio support
- Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Roon Ready
- Play/pause button, previous/next track button, and preset button touch LEDs
- Touch slider volume control with LED
- IR remote learning
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Paul –
I got the new Power Node 2.1 with my ne KLH model 5 speakers, easy set up and integration into the BluOs , via app. Sound is great, and clear, easy navigation through the app, iOS, and simple to use. Love it.
looks cool too, not using HDMI so no comments,
worth the price.
Paul –
Kenneth –
Great sound. Easy to use
Kenneth –
Philip –
After spending entirely too much time learning all I could know about upgrading my sound equipment, I decided on the Bluesound Power node. Without changing music sources, I was able to hear a very noticeable improvement in the sound from my speakers. In addition, I was able to easily add Qobuz streaming, and that provided with another great step up in sound quality. I’m delighted with the Power node, and would highly recommend it to others.
Philip –
Brendan M. –
The Bluesound POWERNODE is the streaming amplifier box that Bluesound has been striving to make for years. It has the features, aesthetics, build quality, processing power, amplification power and flexibility to make it the hub of your Hi-Fi system for (hopefully) many years. 80 watts of Class D amplification can drive over 90% of contemporary speakers, so you should take your time to select a great pair. The amplifier is pretty much the same as those used in NAD products, so you get full, separated, neutral amplification that has just a little extra bass to keep things very premium sounding. Most people are happy with the amplification out of NAD products (I am). And being Class D, it is small, distortion free and it keeps its cool. What drives it is the Bluesound app and Bluesound OS which is fast and reliable. You can hear a streaming service or Internet radio station play just 2 seconds after selecting it in the app or by touching a preset dot on the box. That’s pretty snappy. And name a streaming service, it has it. Deezer Hi-Fi, Spotify, Tidal (MQA), Apple, YouTube, Amazon, Qobuz. And it is Roon certified. This is the Hi-Fi amplifier I have dreamed of for years (decades?). This is the product to seriously consider. Once I heard it, I got over the lack of a physical volume knob immediately.
Brendan M. –