Bluesound Powernode ‘N330’ Streaming Amplifier

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This has to be one of the easiest and simplest ways to have music streaming in your home. Combining a fully featured Streamer with on-board amplification means all you need is simply a pair of speakers. Our unit is New and still sealed in original packaging. It comes with all accessories and full manufacturers warranty.
Bluesound Say….
Just Add Speakers.
The Powernode is the amp reinvented, the streaming amplifier that merges several traditional components into one and unlocks a world of high-fidelity streaming. A high-grade DAC delivers up to 24-bit/192 kHz of hi-res, studio-quality music, including support for FLAC, MQA, and other popular formats. Source, control, and amplification come packed into the compact and minimalist Powernode, allowing you to stream your music from dozens of sources to your favourite speakers effortlessly, in up-to 24-bit hi-res, with 80 watts per channel of low-distortion power. Permission to turn it up, granted.
Hi-Res Music. Everywhere.
One or many rooms, the Powernode is a versatile workhorse for any listening set-up. Just add speakers for a traditional 2-channel audiophile listening system. Add the wireless Pulse Sub+ to create an enhanced 2.1 listening experience. Bring in a pair of Pulse Flex 2i as rear channel additions to create a Dolby® surround sound wireless home theatre. Or sprinkle other Bluesound players around your home for a whole-home multi-room audio solution. Additional hands-free controls are available through voice assistants like Siri or Alexa. For professional smart-home installers, full-feature drivers are available for Lutron, Crestron, RTI, Elan, and other popular control systems.
Plays Well With Others.
The Powernode is equipped with an array of digital and analogue inputs and outputs, including HDMI eARC, dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, Apple Airplay2, aptX HD Bluetooth, digital optical, 3.5mm auxiliary, and USB Type-A connectors. Stream music through your Powernode from dozens of internet radio stations and premium streaming services, or connect Bluetooth devices, TV and gaming consoles, network or local hard drives, nearby Apple devices, CD players, and many others. Power your music into your favourite speakers, Bluetooth headphones, wired headphones, or group it with other Bluesound players quickly and easily.
Features:
HybridDigital™ Amplifier Platform
80 Watts Per Channel Into 8 Ohms
Quad-Core 1.8 GHz Arm® Cortex™ A53 Processor
32-Bit/384 kHz Premium DAC Design
HDMI eARC, Optical & Analogue Inputs
BluOS™ Wireless Multi-Room Music Capability
Wireless Dolby® Surround Sound
MQA Music And Hi-Res Audio Streaming
Airplay 2 Integration
Works With Amazon Alexa
Dual-Band WI-FI + Gigabit Ethernet
Two-Way aptX™ HD Bluetooth
IR Remote Learning Capability
IR Input
Wired & Wireless Headphone Output
Wired & Wireless Subwoofer Output
Touch Controls With Presets
Specifications:
Operating System: BluOS
Supported Controller Operating System: iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.10-10.15, 11
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
Supported Network File Sharing: Server Message Block (SMB)
Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz
Bit Depths: 16 – 24
Music Service Integrations: 23+
3rd-Party Integrations: AirPlay 2, Apple Wireless Accessory Configuration (WAC)
Control System Integrations: Crestron, Control 4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Push, Lutron, iPort
Voice Control Integrations: Amazon Alexa Skills
Status Indicator: LED x 2
Play/Pause Button: Touch LED
Volume Control Buttons: Touch Slider LED
Previous/Next Track Buttons: Touch LED
Preset Buttons: Touch LED
Proximity Sensor: Yes
Audio Controls & EQ: In-App
Processor: ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHz per core
DAC: 32-Bit, 384 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: – 100 dBA
Distortion: THD+N, 0.008%
Amplification: HybridDigital™
Rated Power Output: 80 W x 2 (8 Ohms)
IHF Dynamic Power: 220 W (4 Ohms) / 130 W (8 Ohms)
Connections
Power: Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100 – 240 AC)
Ethernet/LAN: Ethernet RJ45, GigE 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: 3.5 mm Jack
Optical/Analog Input: Combo Mini TOSLINK; 3.5 mm Analog Line In x2
HDMI Input: HDMI eARC
USB IN: Type A (Fat32 Formatted)
Headphone Output: 3.5 mm Stereo; Bluetooth
Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+
Speaker Terminals: 5-Way Binding Post
Dimensions: 220 (W) x 190 (D) x 70 (H) mm
Weight: 1.78 kg

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