- 100W x2 Stereo / 80W x3 LCR (8 Ohm) Output Power
- HDMI eARC for Easy TV Integration
- 6.3mm Headphone Output with THX AAA™ Technology
- BluOS™ Multiroom Music Streaming Platform
- Wireless Dolby Digital® Surround Sound with BluOS Bonded Speaker Link
- Elegant Touch Panel with 5 Preset Buttons
- AirPlay 2 and aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth Support
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet
- USB-C and Analog/Digital Input Options
- Dirac Live Room Correction (via future update)
- Supports DSD256, MQA, and High-Resolution Audio Formats
POWERFUL, DYNAMIC SOUND
At the heart of the POWERNODE is Bluesound's DirectDigital™ platform, delivering 100W per channel of clean, low-distortion amplification. Whether you're driving stereo speakers or expanding a surround setup, the sound is rich, dynamic, and precise. It's the ideal foundation for audiophile music or cinematic playback.
SIMPLIFY YOUR TV SETUP
The POWERNODE is designed to integrate seamlessly into your living room. It features HDMI eARC, center channel support, and wireless surround pairing. It connects directly to your TV with a single cable, eliminating bulky AV receivers. Less clutter, more performance.
SEAMLESS MULTI-ROOM AUDIO
With BluOS™, the POWERNODE allows you to intuitively control over 20 streaming services, internet radio, and your own digital library. Stream hi-res audio throughout your home or pull up music directly from your phone or tablet. The BluOS Controller App provides seamless multi-room management.
ELEGANT, SIMPLE CONTROLS
With its sleek matte finish and minimalist footprint, the POWERNODE fits effortlessly into any space. A proximity-sensing glass touch panel provides quick controls and access to five presets. Subtle design meets smart operation.
ENGINEERED FOR HEADPHONES
The POWERNODE features a dedicated 6.3mm headphone output powered by THX AAA™ technology. Enjoy personal listening with ultra-low distortion and high fidelity. It’s ideal for late-night sessions or critical listening moments.
Technical data
AUDIO
Supported Audio File Formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
Supported High-Res Audio Formats
FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats
Dolby® Digital
Native Sampling Rate
up to 192 kHz
Audio Settings & EQ
BluOS™ Control App
Resolution
16 - 24 bit
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
102 dBA
DSD Support
DSD 256
Amplification
DirectDigital™
Output Power
100W x 2 | 80W x 3 (8 Ohm)
Dynamic Peak Power
265W (4 Ohm) | 140W (8 Ohm)
Distortion
THD+N, 0.005%
SOFTWARE & INTEGRATION
Operating System
BluOS™
App Controller Operating System
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
SUPPORTED NETWORK FILE SHARES
Server Message Block (SMB), up to 200,000 files
MUSIC SERVICES & INTERNET RADIO
23+
SUPPORTED COVER ART
JPG, PNG
PROCESSOR
ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per Core
3RD-PARTY INTEGRATIONS
AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready,
Dirac Live Ready (available with future software update)
SMART HOME INTEGRATIONS
Crestron, Control4, RTI, Nice, URC, Lutron
VOICE CONTROL
Amazon Alexa Skills
GENERAL
Generation
3
Finish
Black/White; Matte Satin
Power Consumption
12 Watts
Operating Conditions
0°C to 40°C
Storage Conditions
-10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
What's in the Box
120V AC Power Cord
230V AC Power Cord
Ethernet Cable
TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
Safety & Warranty Information
Quick Setup Guide
Dirac Live Ready Info Flyer
Dimensions
220 x 70 x 190 mm (W x H x D)
Shipping Dimensions
295 x 295 x 110 mm (W x H x D)
SKU/Version
N331
USER INTERFACE & CONTROL
Status Indicator
LED x 2
Play/Pause Button
Touch LED
Volume Control
Touch Slider LED
Previous/Next Track Buttons
Touch LED
Preset Buttons
Touch LED x 5
Proximity Sensor
Yes
CONNECTIVITY
Ethernet/LAN:
Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000Mbps
IR Sensor:
Front Panel IR Sensor with IR Learning
Optical/Analog Input
Toslink optical, RCA Analog, 3.5mm optical/analog combo
HDMI Input
HDMI eARC
Speaker Terminals
5-Way Binding Posts
Bluetooth Connectivity
Two-Way (transmit & receive)
Headphone Output
6.35mm Stereo; Bluetooth
Subwoofer Output
RCA x 1; Wireless with PULSE SUB+
Wi-Fi
WiFi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
Bluetooth Quality
Bluetooth 5.2 aptX HD
USB Input
Type A (Fat32, NTFS Format) – For media storage only
Local Server mode
IR Input
3.5mm Jack
USB Audio
USB Type C (PC Input)
