BLUESOUND POWERNODE N330 – BLACK

POWERNODE

Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier
The Bluesound POWERNODE is the hifi amp reinvented for the streaming age, combining audiophile-grade componentry and multi-room music capabilities to create an intuitive “just add speakers” hi-res sound system for modern music lovers.

The Bluesound POWERNODE is the HiFi amp reinvented for the streaming age, combining audiophile-grade componentry and multi-room music capabilities to create an intuitive “just add speakers” hi-res sound system for modern music lovers. The compact minimalist exterior disguises 2 x 80 watts of award-winning HiFi amplification, a premium hi-res DAC design, and access to all the music ever recorded with a tap in our BluOS Controller app for smart devices and laptops.

• Easily drive your existing pair of premium speakers.
• 80 Watts per channel of HybridDigital™ amplification technology
• A state of the art Quad-Core 1.8GHz ARM® Cortex™ A53 processor and a 32-bit/384khz premium DAC design ensure flawless playback with precision and clarity.
• HDMI (ARC & eARC) connectivity.
• Featuring digital, optical and analog input options, wired and wireless headphone and subwoofer outputs.
• Wireless Dolby® surround sound.
• Dual band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and support for 2-way Bluetooth aptX™ HD Bluetooth ensures music playback without interruption.
• Hi-res audio streaming with access to Internet radio stations, cloud music services, and your own local music library to multiple Bluesound Players.
• Create and control a seamless multi-room system with the intuitive BluOS Controller app.
• Top panel touch controls with presets.
• IR input and remote learning capability – Control it with the optional Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller.
• Connect with the BluVoice skill in the Alexa app and use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to control Players around the home.
• AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless stereo components throughout your house — all in sync.

JUST ADD SPEAKERS.
Source, control, and amplification come packed into the compact and minimalist POWERNODE. Get the most out of your favorite speakers with an award-winning audiophile-grade amplifier that features 80 watts per channel of zero-distortion power. A premium DAC design flawlessly delivers hi-res, studio-quality music, including support for FLAC, MQA, and other popular file formats. The BluOS Controller app connects you to popular streaming services like Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, SiriusXM, and dozens of others, or from your own music library through Apple Airplay2, aptX™ HD Bluetooth, or even a network-connected drive or USB hard drive.

HIGH RES MUSIC. EVERYWHERE.
Whether it’s one or many rooms, the POWERNODE is a versatile workhorse. It can be placed either freestanding or in a custom installation rack, allowing you to easily toggle back and forth amongst a number of listening set-ups. Looking for a traditional 2-channel audiophile listening experience? Just add a pair of your favorite speakers. Add the PULSE SUB+ to your 2-channel set-up to create a capable and musical 2.1 wireless system. Bring a pair of PULSE FLEX 2i to the party as rear channel additions to your 2.1 system for a wireless Dolby surround sound home theatre experience. Sprinkle other BLUESOUND players around your home for a whole-home multiroom audio solution.

PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS.
The POWERNODE supports HDMI eARC, dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, Apple Airplay 2, two-way aptX™ HD Bluetooth, RCA, Toslink optical, 3.5mm jack, and USB Type A connectors. Bring music into your POWERNODE from dozens of internet radio and streaming services, Bluetooth devices, TV and gaming consoles, network or local hard drives, nearby Apple devices, CD players, and many others. Then send your music into your favorite speakers, other Bluesound players or BluOS devices, Bluetooth headphones, wired headphones, Apple AirPlay devices, or other network-connected speakers.

“B” IS FOR “BRAINS”.
With BluOS you can easily create a DIY multiroom hi-res audio system with a few taps of the BluOS Controller app. Additional hands-free controls are available through voice assistants like Siri, Google Voice, or Alexa. For professional smart home installers, full-feature drivers are available for Lutron, Crestron, RTI, Elan, and other popular control systems.

HI-RES MUSIC. EVERYWHERE
Seamlessly connect the POWERNODE to multiple Bluesound speakers throughout the home with the BluOS Controller app and create an intuitive multi-room music system unlike any other.

SPECIFICATIONS

Audio

• 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
• Processor
  ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
• Native Sampling Rates
  up to 192 kHz
• Supported Network File Sharing
  Server Messsage Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files
• Native Sampling Rates
  up to 192 kHz
• Bit Depths
  16 – 24
• Performance
  SNR -100dBA
  THD+N, 0.008%
• DAC
  32-Bit, 384kHz
  Differential Output design
• Amplification
  HybridDigital™
• Rated Power Output
  80W x 2 (8 Ohms)
• IHF Dynamic Power
  220W (4 Ohms) / 130W (8 Ohms)

Software & Integrations

• Operating System
  BluOS
• App Controller Operating Systems
  iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10-11
• Network File Sharing
  SMB up to 200,000 track index
• Album Art Supported
  JPG, PNG
• Voice Control
  Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions on Google
• 3rd-Party
  AirPlay 2
  Spotify Connect
  Tidal Connect
  Roon Ready
• Control Systems
  Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

General

• Finish
  Black/White; Matte Satin Paint
• Included Accessories
  120V AC Power Cord
  230V AC Power Cord
  Ethernet Cable
  TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor x 2
  Safety/Warranty Guide
  Quick Setup Guide
  Power Consumption
  12 Watts
• Storage Environment
  -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
• Operating Environment
  ‘0°C to 40°C
• Product Weight
  1.78kg/3.9lbs
• Product Dimensions
  220 x 70 x 190 mm
  8.7 x 2.75 x 7.5 in
• Shipping Weight
  3.15kg/6.94lbs
• Shipping Dimensions
  300 x 300 x 110 mm
  11.8 x 11.8 x 4.33 in

User Interface

• Status Indicator
  RGB LED x 2
• Play/Pause Button
  Touch LED
• Volume Control Buttons
  Touch Slider LED
• Previous/Next Track Buttons
  Touch LED
• Preset Buttons
  Touch LED x 5
• Proximity Sensor
  Yes

Connections

• Network
  Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz)
  Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
• Audio Input
  Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo x 2
  HDMI eARC
• Audio Output
  5-Way Binding Post Speaker Terminals
• Bluetooth
  Bluetooth with support for aptX HD
  Two-Way (transmit & receive)
• Headphones
  3.5mm Stereo Out
  Wireless Bluetooth Out
• Subwoofer
  RCA
  Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+
• USB
  Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted)
• IR Remote
  IR Sensor Built In – front panel with IR Remote Learning
  Universal 3-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)