Bluesound Powernode Edge N230 Compact Wireless Music Streaming Amplifier - Black
Add a little extra power with the POWERNODE EDGE, the perfect entry point into “just add speakers” HiFi for the streaming age, combining streaming sources, control, and amplification all in one place. Audiophile-grade componentry capable of up to 24 bits/192 kHz hi-res audio, and wireless multi-room capabilities with smartphone controls combine to make the POWERNODE EDGE a great ‘building block’ amplifier to start, extend or complete a hi-res streaming audio system of any size.
Easily power a pair of passive speakers
40 Watts per channel of DirectDigital™ amplification technology handling 24 bit/192 kHz files
A state-of-the-art Quad-Core 1.8GHz ARM® Cortex A53 Processor
HDMI eARC connectivity
Digital optical and analog input options, subwoofer output, and Bluetooth® wireless headphone output
Dolby® Digital decoding
Dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and support for 2-way Bluetooth® aptX™ HD
Stream hi-res content from internet radio stations, cloud music services or your own local music players
Intuitive control with the BluOS Controller app
Elegant capacitive touch panel for quick-access controls (Play, Pause, Volume Up/Down, Previous/Next Track)
Includes an easy-to-install, multi-orientation wall-mounting bracket
IR remote learning capability – optional control using the RC1 Remote Controller
Connect with the BluVoice skill to enable voice assistants like Alexa and Siri to control Players around the home.
AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless stereo components throughout your house — all in sync.
All you need to do is connect a pair of passive speakers to experience an incredible all-in-one HiFi solution. Easily connect wired sources, like a TV or turntable, with HDMI eARC or the combo analog/digital input. Add the PULSE SUB+ Wireless Subwoofer for a powerful but compact 2.1 stereo system or even use the POWERNODE EDGE to power the rear channels of a wireless Bluesound surround sound setup. Using the BluOS Controller App, select songs from popular streaming services like Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, SiriusXM, from your own music library through Apple Airplay2, aptX™ HD Bluetooth®, or even a network-connected drive or USB hard drive.
Bring your speakers to life with the powerful, punchy 2 x 40 watts DirectDigital™ amplifier in the POWERNODE EDGE, able to handle hi-res, 24 bit/192 kHz files and MQA-encoded tracks with ease. Enjoy clarity in playback of everything from densely-layered heavy metal tracks to whisper-quiet dialogue in movies and TV shows. The POWERNODE EDGE decodes Dolby® Digital content on its own and can also be used to power the rear channel speakers of a wireless home theater system.
Your sonic oasis doesn’t have to take up all your real estate. With the POWERNODE EDGE, gone are the days of bulky, oversized amplifiers. Comparable in size to the average hardcover book, this small yet mighty HiFi system transforms any space into a high-fidelity haven.
Control is always at your fingertips via the BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, Mac, PC, or using the elegant capacitive touch panel for quick-access controls like Play, Pause, and Volume Up/Down, and Previous/Last Track. The POWERNODE EDGE connects to your home network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Hands-free control is possible with voice assistants like Siri and Alexa. For professional smart home installers, full-feature drivers are available for Lutron, Crestron, RTI, Elan, and other popular control systems.
Specifications:
Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio -91dBA
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 91dBA
Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
Bit Depth: 16-24
Amplification DirectDigital™
Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats Dolby® Digital
Audio Controls & EQ: BluOS Controller App
Rated Power Output 40W x 2 (8 Ohms)
Native Sampling Rates up to 192 kHz
Minimum Impedance 4 Ohms
IHF Dynamic Power 80W (4 Ohms) / 50W (8 Ohms)
Max Power Consumption 210W
Product Dimensions 219 x 44.5 x 193 mm
Product Weight 1.37kg
