POWERNODE 2.1-Channel 160W Network Amplifier (Black)
Product Description
Enjoy 2.1-channel audio and wireless connectivity with your favorite speaker system and the black Bluesound POWERNODE 2.1-Channel 160W Network Amplifier. It has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Apple AirPlay 2 connectivity built-in for wirelessly connecting your compatible smart devices, voice control through your Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri ecosystem, or via the BluOS app, and network streaming.
The POWERNODE outputs up to 80W per channel at 8 ohms and features an HDMI eARC/ARC and two combination 1/8" / optical inputs. A USB Type-A port provides direct device connectivity and audio playback.
The POWERNODE outputs up to 80W per channel at 8 ohms and features an HDMI eARC/ARC and two combination 1/8" / optical inputs. A USB Type-A port provides direct device connectivity and audio playback.
| Audio Performance | |
| Number of Channels | 2.1 |
| Power Output | 80 W per Channel @ 8 Ohms |
| Dynamic Power | IHF: 130 W @ 8 Ohms, 220 W @ 4 Ohms |
| Amplification | HybridDigital |
| Frequency Response | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sampling Rates | Up to 192 kHz |
| Bit Depth | 16 to 24 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | -100 dBA |
| THD + N | 0.008% |
| Hardware | |
| Operating System | BluOS Gen 3 |
| Supported Operating Systems | Microsoft Windows Vista, 7 to 10 macOS 10.1 to 10.15, 11 iOS Android |
| Supported File Formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS Hi-Res Audio Playback: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS |
| DAC | 32-Bit, 384 kHz |
| Processor | Quad-Core Arm Cortex A53, 1.8 GHz |
| Network File Sharing | Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 Files |
| Input File Format Support | FAT32 |
| Connectivity | |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.0 with aptX HD (Two-Way) |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) |
| AirPlay | Yes, AirPlay 2 |
| Input | 1 x HDMI eARC/ARC 2 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Optical Combo |
| Outputs | 1 x RCA (Subwoofer) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone (Front) |
| Speaker Connectors | 2 x 5-Way Binding Post Pairs |
| Other Connectors | 1 x USB Type-A 1 x RJ45 Ethernet LAN (Gigabit) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm IR In |
| Voice Control | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri |
| Control Protocols | BluOS App, Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Push, Lutron, iPort, roon, Airplay 2 |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 8.7 x 2.75 x 7.5" / 220 x 70 x 190 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 lb / 1.78 kg |