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• Overview – The Bluesound Powernode Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier, released in 2021, is a solid-state Class D integrated streaming amplifier featuring a built-in BluOS streamer, DAC, HDMI eARC, and multi-room audio capability.
• High-Resolution Streaming – Powered by the BluOS platform, the Bluesound Powernode Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier supports TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Roon Ready, and internet radio with seamless multi-room synchronization.
• Compact All-in-One Performance – Combining efficient amplification, premium digital conversion, and extensive wireless connectivity, the Bluesound Powernode Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier delivers clean, dynamic sound while simplifying modern hi-fi system design.
• Specifications – HybridDigital™ Class D amplifier, 80W per channel into 8 ohms, supports PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz, HDMI eARC, dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth aptX HD, Apple AirPlay 2, USB, optical/analogue input, subwoofer output.
• Dimensions – Measures approximately 220 mm (W) × 70 mm (H) × 190 mm (D), providing a compact chassis that fits easily into modern living spaces, media cabinets, and desktop audio systems.
• Weight – Weighs approximately 1.8 kg, reflecting its highly efficient amplifier architecture, compact aluminium enclosure, and integrated streaming electronics without compromising performance.
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Bluesound emerged in 2013 from Canada's Lenbrook Group, the powerhouse behind revered hi-fi marques NAD and PSB. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, the brand was born from a bold vision to fuse wireless multi-room audio with genuine high-fidelity reproduction, reimagining home sound for a streaming era. Debuting at Munich's hi-fi showcase before a full CES reveal in 2014, Bluesound drew on Lenbrook's decades of audio innovation—pioneered since the 1970s—to deliver hi-res performance without compromise.
The brand specializes in wireless multi-room streaming components, anchored by its proprietary BluOS platform for seamless, intuitive control across devices. Iconic products like the NODE streamer, POWERNODE amplifier, PULSE speakers, and VAULT music server form the core lineup, emphasizing high-resolution audio from Tidal, Qobuz, and local libraries. BluOS extends to NAD and PSB gear, creating a unified ecosystem that prioritizes bit-perfect playback over gimmicks.
Bluesound holds a commanding mid-to-high-end position among discerning audiophiles, celebrated for its stable, award-winning multi-room hi-res streaming that benchmarks the category. No longer unchallenged, the NODE remains a reference, blending accessibility with sonic depth to appeal to knowledgeable buyers seeking modern wireless excellence rooted in Canadian engineering heritage.
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