Amplified streaming player (2x 80 watt Hybrid Digital type) ideal for handling wired and wireless networked digital audio sources, now with HDMI eARC input. All the music available from computers and mobile devices, with different operating systems, from web radios and above all from cloud and audio streaming services that are perfecting functionality and transmission quality: WiMP, Rdio, Slacker Radio, Qobuz, HighResAudio, JUKE, Deezer .
With the new version (the third generation, from 2021) the HDMI eARC connection allows you to directly connect the audio output (even in multi-channel in HD) of the TV and manage the system with a single remote control. Amplified streaming player compatible with the major audio formats with resolution (PCM and MQA) up to 32bit/192kHz thanks to the new DAC of the ARM Cortex A53 quad-core 1.8 GHz family, even faster and more performing than previous generations.
Powernode 2021 edition, like all Bluesound products, is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8, Apple OSX operating systems; Free desktop apps and apps for Android, Kindle, and iOS are available. Bluesound products can be used in a network with each other to form a network that can count up to 64 devices. Integration with Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, Roon systems. USB, Ethernet LAN and Wi-Fi inputs, dual 3.5mm analog/digital combo; sub out, headphone and trigger out.
Support for AirPlay2, so you can stream directly and easily from Apple's fixed and mobile devices to Bluesound components. AirPlay2 also allows voice control with Siri. Airplay2 and Amazon Alexa (soon available also in Italian). Two-channel Bluetooth, i.e. with simultaneous transmission and reception such as streaming from a source and sending the signal to a headset. Bluetooth now uses the aptX codec for handling 24bit/48kHz wireless HD audio. Dual-band Wi-Fi generation 5 (802.11ac) with faster and more stable connection.
Audio resolution: 32bit/384kHz
Power: 2x80 watts HybridDigital
Signal to Noise Ratio: -100dB
Distortion THD: 0.008%
Processor: ARM Cortex A53 quad-core 1.8 GHz
Compatibility: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF
Hi-Res audio formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
DAC: 32bit/384kHz
Inputs: USB-A (Fat32 or NTFS), USB-B (service), Ethernet, Wireless, 2x Combo Toslink 3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
Outputs: sub out, speakers, headphones
Network: Gigabit RJ45, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual-band)
Bluetooth: two-way Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 300x110x300 mm
Weight: 1.78kg