Bluesound POWERNODE EDGE N230 Wireless Streaming Amplifier

POWERNODE EDGE - Compact Wireless Music Streaming Amplifier

Add a little extra power with the POWERNODE EDGE, the perfect entry point into "just add speaker" Hi-Fi for the streaming age! Combining streaming sources, control, and amplification all in one place. THe POWERNODE EDGE also features audiophile-grade components capable of up to 24 bit/192 kHz hi-res audio, and wireless multi-room capabilities with smartphone controls. All this combined makes the POWERNODE EDGE a perfect building block amplifier to start, extend or complete a hi-res streaming audio system of any size.

Features

Easily power a pair of passive speakers

40 Watts per channel of DirectDigital™ amplification technology handling 24 bit/192 kHz files

A state-of-the-art Quad-Core 1.8GHz ARM® Cortex A53 Processor

HDMI eARC connectivity

Digital optical and analog input options, subwoofer output, and Bluetooth® wireless headphone output

Dolby® Digital decoding

Dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and support for 2-way Bluetooth® aptX™ HD

Stream hi-res content from internet radio stations, cloud music services or your own local music players

Intuitive control with the BluOS Controller app

Elegant capacitive touch panel for quick-access controls (Play, Pause, Volume Up/Down, Previous/Next Track)

Includes an easy-to-install, multi-orientation wall-mounting bracket

IR input and remote learning capability – Compatible with the optional Bluesound RC1 IR Remote Control

Connect with the BluVoice skill to enable voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri 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

With POWERNODE EDGE, all you need to do is connect a pair of passive speakers to enjoy all it's features in this incredible all-in-one Hi-Fi solution. Easily connect wired sources, like a TV or turntable, with HDMI eARC or the combo analogue/digital input. Optionally add the PULSE SUB+ Wireless Subwoofer for a powerful yet compact 2.1 stereo system, or even use the POWERNODE EDGE to power the rear channels in a wireless Bluesound surround sound setup. Using the BluOS Controller App, select songs from popular streaming services like Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, SiriusXM, from your own music library through Apple Airplay2, aptX™ HD Bluetooth®, or even a network-connected drive or USB hard drive.

Compact Power

Bring your speakers to life with the powerful, punchy 2 x 40 watts DirectDigital™ amplifier in the POWERNODE EDGE, able to handle hi-res, 24 bit/192 kHz files and MQA-encoded tracks with ease. Enjoy clarity in playback of everything from densely-layered heavy metal tracks to whisper-quiet dialogue in movies and TV shows. The POWERNODE EDGE decodes Dolby® Digital content on its own and can also be used to power the rear channel speakers of a wireless home theatre system.

Space Saving

Your sonic oasis doesn’t have to take up all your real estate. With the POWERNODE EDGE, gone are the days of bulky, oversized amplifiers. Comparable in size to the average hardcover book, this small yet mighty Hi-Fi system transforms any space into a high-fidelity haven.

Hi-Res For Every Corner

The sleek and compact form factor of the POWERNODE EDGE makes it ideal for secondary rooms like offices and study rooms. Equip speakers in every corner of your house with power plus streaming and hide the POWERNODE EDGE away from sight in nooks like closets or behind sofas using the included multi-orientation wall-mount bracket.

Intuitive Control

Control is always at your fingertips via the BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, Mac, PC, or using the elegant capacitive touch panel for quick-access controls like Play, Pause, and Volume Up/Down, and Previous/Last Track. The POWERNODE EDGE connects to your home network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Hands-free control is possible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Voice. For professional smart home installers, full-feature drivers are available for Lutron, Crestron, RTI, Elan, and other popular control systems.

All The Music Ever Recorded

With Airplay 2 built-in for easy integration into the Apple ecosystem, the POWERNODE EDGE is one of the most flexible streaming amps ever. Premium hi-res music services like TIDAL®, Spotify® and Qobuz® - as well as virtually all other popular music services and Internet radio stations can be found directly inside the BluOS Controller app. Access your downloads, your iTunes library and any other content from a NAS drive, all without turning on a computer.

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 -91dBA

THD+N, 0.008%

DAC

32-Bit, 384kHz

Differential Output design

Amplification

DirectDigital™

Rated Power Output

40W x 2 (8 Ohms)

IHF Dynamic Power

80W (4 Ohms) / 50W (8 Ohms)

Minimum Impedance

4 Ohms

SOFTWARE & INTEGRATIONS

Operating System

BluOS

Processor

ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core

App Controller Operating Systems

iOS, Android, Windows, macOS

Network File Sharing

SMB up to 200,000 track index

Album Art Supported

JPG, PNG

Internet Radio & Music Services

Click here for info

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

USER INTERFACE & CONTROLS

Status Indicator

LED

Play/Pause Button

Touch LED

Volume Control Buttons

Touch LED

Previous/Next Track Buttons

Touch LED

Preset Buttons

In-App

CONNECTIONS

Power Supply

Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)

Ethernet/LAN

Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps

Wi-Fi Built In

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band

Bluetooth Quality

Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD

Bluetooth Connectivity

Two-Way (transmit & receive)

IR Optical Built In

IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning

IR Input

3.5mm Jack

Optical/Analog Input

Combo - Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm

HDMI Input

HDMI eARC

USB IN

Type A (Fat32 Formatted)

HDMI Input

HDMI eARC

Headphone Output

Bluetooth only

Subwoofer Output

RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+

Speaker Terminals

5-Way Binding Post

GENERAL

Finish

Black/White; Matte Satin Paint

Included Accessories

AC Power Cord

Ethernet Cable

TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor

Metal Mounting Bracket

Metal Mounting Screw

Rubber Mount Attachment

Safety/Warranty Guide

Quick Setup Guide

Max Power Consumption

210W

Storage Environment

-10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity

Operating Environment

0°C to 40°C

Product Weight

1.37kg

Product Dimensions

219 x 44.5 x 193 mm