Integrated Amplifiers
Bluesound POWERNODE
£899.00
The Bluesound Powernode is the cleanest answer to a question we hear weekly: “How do I get streaming, TV sound and proper hi-fi out of one box, into the speakers I already own?” 100W per channel of HybridDigital amplification, full BluOS streaming, HDMI eARC for the TV, Roon Ready, in a chassis smaller than the amplifier it replaces.
Description
Description
One box. Existing speakers. Done.
The current Bluesound Powernode (Generation 3) replaces a streamer, an amplifier and any Bluetooth-receiver workaround. It does the lot in one chassis. Pair it with the speakers you already own. Plug the TV in via HDMI eARC. The BluOS app (or your URC Total Control system) drives the rest.
Why we recommend it
The Powernode is the Bluesound product we specify most often. It replaces the most painful piece of legacy kit in a typical living room: an ageing stereo amplifier with a Bluetooth dongle bolted on. One modern unit takes the place of three boxes. We covered the wider case in our Bluesound vs Sonos custom installer view.
Amplification
100 watts per channel into 8 ohms. It easily handles a 4-ohm load too (265W dynamic). The chassis stays cool. The power supply is generous enough that the Powernode behaves like a full-size integrated amp into typical British bookshelves and floorstanders. Spendor, Rega, B&W and Sonus Faber Lumina are all natural pairings. Wired or wireless sub-out is built in for systems that need bass extension.
Streaming and BluOS
BluOS is the platform behind every current Bluesound product. In our experience it’s the most reliable multi-room system on the market. The Powernode is Roon Ready too. Drop it into an existing Roon Server setup and it shows up as a zone.
TV connectivity
HDMI eARC handles the TV. No Bluetooth bridge. No optical workaround. No separate AV receiver in the chain. The TV remote controls the volume on most modern televisions. For households that just want clean TV sound and good music from one piece of kit, this is the answer.
Where it fits
The Powernode suits the main living room of a typical four-bedroom house. It can drive a serious pair of speakers without sounding small. It also slots into a multi-room BluOS system as the “main room” endpoint. Cheaper Bluesound players handle the secondary zones. All on one app.
See the Full specifications list below for the complete spec sheet.
Full specifications
- Model: Bluesound Powernode (Generation 3)
- Amplification: HybridDigital · 100W × 2 into 8Ω · 265W dynamic into 4Ω
- Native playback: up to 24-bit/192 kHz · DSD256 + MQA supported
- HDMI: eARC with CEC
- Other digital inputs: Toslink optical, 3.5mm optical/analog combo, USB-C (PC input), USB-A (external storage)
- Analog input: RCA stereo
- Speaker output: 5-way binding posts
- Subwoofer output: RCA pre-out or wireless to PULSE SUB+
- Headphone: 6.35mm front jack
- Roon: Roon Ready
- Streaming services: Tidal Connect, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music HD, AirPlay 2, internet radio
- Bluetooth: 5.2 with aptX HD and aptX Adaptive (two-way)
- Network: Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi 5
- Custom-install control: 3.5mm IR input
- Dimensions: 70 × 220 × 190 mm (H × W × D)
- Weight: 1.9 kg
- Finish: matte satin paint, black or white
Order from Hidden Home Technology
We’re an authorised Bluesound dealer based in Bath. Order the Powernode online for free UK delivery. Want a custom install? Contact us and we’ll advise on speaker pairing, room placement and how to fit it into your existing control system.
Specification
Black/White; Matte Satin Paint
Product Weight
1.78kg/3.9lbs
Included Accessories
120V AC Power Cord
230V AC Power Cord
Ethernet Cable
TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor x 2
Safety/Warranty Guide
Quick Setup Guide
Power Consumption
12 Watts
Product Dimensions
220 x 70 x 190 mm
8.7 x 2.75 x 7.5 in
Shipping Dimensions
300 x 300 x 95 mm
11.8 x 11.8 x 3.74 in
Storage Environment
-10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
Shipping Weight
3.15kg/6.94lbs
Operating Environment
'0°C to 40°C
Supported Audio File Formats:
MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
Supported Network File Sharing
Server Messsage Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files
Amplification
HybridDigital™
Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats:
FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
Bit Depth:
16-24
Rated Power Output
80W x 2 (8 Ohms)
Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats:
Dolby® Digital
Performance:
SNR -100dBA
THD+N, 0.008%
IHF Dynamic Power
220W (4 Ohms) / 130W (8 Ohms)
Native Sampling Rates:
up to 192 kHz
DAC:
32-Bit, 384kHz
Differential Output design
Processor:
ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
Operating System:
BluOS
3rd-Party Integrations:
AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready
App Controller Operating System:
iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10-11
Album Art Supported:
JPG, PNG
Control System:
Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron
Network File Sharing:
SMB up to 200,000 track index
Voice Control:
Amazon Alexa Skills
Status Indicator
RGB LED x 2
Volume Control Buttons
Touch Slider LED
Preset Buttons
Touch LED x 5
Play/Pause Button
Touch LED
Previous/Next Track Buttons
Touch LED
Proximity Sensor
Yes
Network:
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz)
Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
Bluetooth
Bluetooth with support for aptX HD
Two-Way (transmit & receive)
Bluetooth Quality
Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD
Audio Input:
Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo x 2
HDMI eARC
Headphones
3.5mm Stereo Out
Wireless Bluetooth Out
USB IN
Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted)
Audio Output:
5-Way Binding Post Speaker Terminals
Subwoofer
RCA
Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+
IR Remote
IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning
Universal 3-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)
Bluetooth Connectivity
Two-Way (transmit & receive)






