{"product_id":"bluesound-powernode-streamer-music-server-dac-amplifier-1","title":"Bluesound POWERNODE  (2025) Streaming Amplifier","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBluesound POWERNODE  (2025) - Streamer \/ DAC \/ Amplifier\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJust add speakers! A 100 Wpc amplifier with a streaming DAC, Bluetooth, HDMI eARC, voice control, and much more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bluesound Powernode is a high-performance streaming amplifier that brings powerful, detailed sound to your home audio setup. With 100W per channel, HDMI eARC, and BluOS™ multi-room support, it merges true hi-fi playback with modern convenience. Whether for music, movies, or both, it’s built to simplify your system without compromising on sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Upscale View: Bluesound Makes Digital Easy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluesound is one of our favorite and most demoed brands at Upscale Audio, for two big reasons. One, it offers very high sound quality for the price, making it easy to convince people that proper audio streamers and DACs are much better than laptops and mini-computers. Two, the BluOS app is extremely intuitive, stable, and feature-rich, so even non-tech-savvy customers can easily operate their systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluesound is especially good at hooking \"analog only\" fiends who are skeptical about digital sources, and are unsure about how they fit into their systems and lifestyle. Bluesound is good enough to be an excellent secondary source in a high-end analog system, effortlessly playing internet radio or Qobuz playlists. And if you are bitten by the digital upgrade bug (be warned, this is \u003cem\u003every\u003c\/em\u003e likely), it's easy to trade in Bluesound or move it to a second system as you switch to a high-end digital source in the main system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Powernode, now in its 2025 iteration, adds an amplifier to Bluesound's hugely popular Node streaming DAC. Simply connect a pair of speakers for a ready-to-play audio system. Bluesound makes it easy to set up your account over Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bluesound Powernode combines Bluesound's ease of use and rich feature set with \"proper\" high-fidelity sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePowerful, DirectDigital™ Amplification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe POWERNODE is driven by Bluesound’s refined DirectDigital™ amplification platform, delivering 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms with exceptional detail and minimal distortion. Whether driving stereo speakers or expanding to a surround setup, the sound is rich, dynamic, and precise. It’s the ideal foundation for audiophile-grade music or cinematic playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSimple AV Integration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Powernode connects to your TV through HDMI eARC, supports center channel output, and pairs wirelessly with Bluesound rear speakers and subwoofers. It’s the all-in-one AV solution that keeps setup clean without compromising sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSeamless Multi-Room Audio\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith BluOS™, the Powernode gives you intuitive control over 20+ streaming services, internet radio, and your own digital library. Stream high-res audio throughout your home or cue up music directly from your phone or tablet. The BluOS Controller app makes multi-room management seamless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eElegant, Simple Controls\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a sleek form factor, glass touch panel, and proximity sensor, the Powernode blends into any space. Five quick-access presets and responsive touch controls make playback feel immediate and intuitive, whether it’s sitting on a shelf or tucked behind a TV..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesigned for Headphones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Powernode features a dedicated 6.3 mm headphone output powered by THX AAA™ technology. 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