Bluesound POWERNODE

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.