Bluesound POWERNODE EDGE Compact Wireless Music Streaming Amplifier

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.

FEATURES

• 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

TECHNICAL SPECS

• Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
• Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
• Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Dolby® Digital
• Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz
• Bit Depth: 16-24
• Audio Controls & EQ: BluOS Controller App
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -91dBA
• Distortion: THD+N, 0.008%
• Amplification: DirectDigital™
• Rated Power Output: 40W x 2 (8 Ohms)
• IHF Dynamic Power: 80W (4 Ohms) / 50W (8 Ohms)
• Minimum Impedance: 4 Ohms
• Operating System: BluOS
• App Controller Operating Systems: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
• Processor: ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
• Supported Network File Sharing: Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files
• Album Art Supported: JPG, PNG
• Music Services & Internet Radio: 23+
• 3rd-Party Integrations
• AirPlay 2
• Spotify Connect
• Tidal Connect
• Roon Ready
• Power Supply: Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)
• Ethernet/LAN: Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps
• Wi-Fi Built In: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
• Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD
• Bluetooth Connectivity: Two-Way (transmit & receive)
• IR Optical Built In: IR Sensor Built In – front panel with IR Remote Learning
• IR Input: 3.5mm Jack
• Optical/Analog Input: Combo – Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm
• HDMI Input: HDMI eARC
• USB IN: Type A (Fat32 Formatted)
• Max Power Consumption: 210W
• Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
• Operating Environment: ‘0°C to 40°C
• Product Weight: 1.37kg/3.02lbs
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 1.75 x 7.6 in
• Shipping Weight: 2.62kg/5.78lbs