- HybridDigital™ amplifier platform
- 40 watts continuous output power per channel into 8 ohms
- ARM® CORTEX™ A53 Quad-Core 1.8 GHz processor
- HDMI eARC port, optical & analog audio input
- optical digital and analog input
- BluOS™ wireless multi-room music compatibility
- MQA playback (high-resolution audio streaming in studio quality)
- AirPlay 2
- Voice control via Apple Siri (Download Instructions) and Amazon Alexa (Link Instructions)
- Dual-band WLAN + Gigabit Ethernet (Download Network Guide)
- Bluetooth 5.0 aptX™ HD with bidirectional streaming
- Wireless headphone output (Bluetooth)
- Subwoofer output (RCA/wireless)
- Infrared receiver input
- touch-sensitive control panel
- Compact height (1U)
- Flexible 4-way wall mounting with bracket (included)
ONLY LOUDSPEAKERS MISSING
If you add a pair of passive speakers to the POWERNODE EDGE, the small HiFi system is already complete. With an output of 2 x 40 watts per channel from DirectDigital™ amplifier modules, music is transmitted in the highest resolution of up to 24-bit/192 KHz. The playback of the MQA format is also supported, allowing music lovers to access studio master recordings and experience them as originally intended by the musician. If a subwoofer is to be added to the system, it can be integrated wirelessly via WLAN (Bluesound SUB+) or via an RCA cable to the subwoofer output on the rear.
HOME CINEMA?
The POWERNODE EDGE can also be defined as a back surround option in a BluOS™ home cinema group with two connected loudspeakers. In combination with the Bluesound SOUNDBAR+ or a POWERNODE (N330) + speakers for the front, this results in a high-quality home cinema solution that is largely cable-free.
EVERYTHING INCLUDED, EVERYTHING ACCESSIBLE
Over 20 music streaming services and many thousands of internet radio stations can be controlled directly via the POWERNODE EDGE or the BluOS™ app. Your own music library can also be integrated via WLAN, LAN, or an external USB drive. Furthermore, the onboard AirPlay 2 option enables seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem, or the user can also play and amplify their music directly via Bluetooth aptX™ HD on the POWERNODE EDGE. For TV audio playback and playing other analog or digital sources, the POWERNODE EDGE is equipped with an HDMI eARC, as well as a combined analog/digital input.
SLIM AND VERSATILE
The POWERNODE EDGE comes in an elegant and compact housing, allowing for easy integration into any living space. Additionally, with the included bracket, it can be mounted on a wall in multiple orientations. The touch controls on the front are easily accessible and allow for operation of basic functions at all times.
MULTI-ROOM
The various Bluesound devices can be networked in the house via BluOS™, forming a true multi-room system that supports high-resolution audio playback. Whether music is played individually from single Bluesound devices or Bluesound devices are grouped together and play the same music, the possibilities are diverse. In addition, the POWERNODE EDGE can also be operated with the most well-known home control systems such as Crestron, Control4, URC, RTI, ELAN, and others, and a KNX connection is, of course, also possible.
Technical data
| Model | Bluesound Powernode Edge |
| AUDIO | |
| Supported Audio File Formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS |
| Supported High-Resolution Audio Formats | FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS |
| Supported Multichannel Audio Formats | Dolby® Digital |
| Amplifier | DirectDigital™ Technology with 2 x 40 Watts Continuous Output Power into 8 Ω |
| Dynamic Power | 80 Watts (4 Ω), 50 Watts (8 Ω) |
| Native Sampling Rate | up to 192 kHz |
| Resolution | 16 - 24 Bit |
| Supported Third-Party Services | AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | -91 dBA |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.008 % |
| Supported Smartphone and Computer Operating Systems | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Integrated Online Music Services | Link to Music Services Overview |
| Supported Home Automation Systems | Crestron, Control 4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron |
| CONNECTIONS | |
| Network | Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps 2 x Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Dualband |
| HDMI Input | HDMI eARC |
| USB Input | Type A (FAT32 formatted) |
| Optical Digital/Analog Input | 2 x combined Mini-Toslink / analog Stereo (3.5 mm jack) |
| Outputs | Headphone connection: Bluetooth only Subwoofer: 1 x RCA / wireless to PULSE SUB+ |
| Bluetooth® | Bluetooth® 5.0 aptX™ HD |
| Bluetooth® Connectivity | Two-Way (send and receive) |
| Power Input | Universal two-pin socket (100 - 240 AC) |
| USER INTERFACE | |
| Operating System | BluOS™ |
| Control | via the touch panel on the top of the device Infrared remote control BluOS™ App for iOS, Android, Windows and macOS |
| Remote Control | via an infrared sensor integrated into the front of the housing |
| GENERAL | |
| Processor | ARM® CORTEX™ A53, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHz per core |
| Weight | 1.37 kg |
| Dimensions | 219 x 44.5 x 193 mm (W x H x D) |
| Included Accessories | 2 x Power cords Ethernet cable Toslink to 3.5 mm mini-jack adapter Metal bracket Metal mounting screw Rubber feet Safety and warranty information Quick Start Guide |