Bluesound Powernode Black

The POWERNODE can play just about any digital music you might have in your collection, including high-resolution files up to 32-bit/384kHz. Access the music stored on your computer or a networked hard drive, or tap into internet radio stations and online streaming services like Spotify® or TIDAL (subscription required for some services). And you can use the POWERNODE to enjoy your SiriusXM subscription.

You can also enjoy downloads from high-res music sites such as HDtracks. The POWERNODE also features a USB input for playing files from a thumb drive or external hard drive.

The POWERNODE uses dual-band Wi-Fi to ensure a stable connection to your router and other Bluesound components. You can also make a wired gigabit Ethernet connection.

Built-in two-way aptX™ HD Bluetooth gives you high-quality sound with compatible devices. You can stream audio to the POWERNODE via Bluetooth from your smartphone or tablet. And you can stream music from the POWERNODE to compatible wireless Bluetooth high-performance headphones.

• built-in stereo amplifier rated at 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms
  • THD+N: 0.008%
• powerful ARM® Cortex™-A53 quad-core processor
• top-mounted backlit capacitive touch controls with proximity sensor
• built-in dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
• two-way high-fidelity Bluetooth aptX HD audio coding for more musical detail
  • for streaming music to compatible Bluetooth headphones
  • for streaming music from smartphone or laptop
• Apple AirPlay® 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music
• works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
  • Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware