Bluesound Powernode Edge

Compact Wireless Music Streaming Amplifier

Add a little extra power with the POWERNODE EDGE, the perfect entry point into “just add speakers” HiFi for the streaming age, combining streaming sources, control, and amplification all in one place. Audiophile-grade componentry capable of up to 24 bits/192 kHz hi-res audio, and wireless multi-room capabilities with smartphone controls combine to make the POWERNODE EDGE a great ‘building block’ amplifier to start, extend or complete a hi-res streaming audio system of any size.

• • 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 remote learning capability – optional control using the RC1 Remote Controller
  • 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.

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
Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz
Bit Depth: 16-24
Audio Controls & EQ: BluOS Controller App
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -91dBA
Distortion: THD+N, 0.008%
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
App Controller Operating System: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Processor: ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
Supported Network File Sharing: Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files
Album Art Supported: JPG, PNG
Music Services & Internet Radio: 23+
3rd-Party Integrations: AirPlay 2 / Spotify Connect / Tidal Connect / Roon Ready
Control System Integrations: Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron
Voice Control Integrations: Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions on Google
BluOS Home Theater: Yes - rear surround channels

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)
Headphone Output: Bluetooth only
Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+
Speaker Terminals: 5-Way Binding Post

USER INTERFACE & CONTROL

Status Indicator: LED
Play/Pause Button: Touch LED
Volume Control Buttons: Touch LED
Previous/Next Track Buttons: Touch LED
Preset Buttons: In-App only

GENERAL

Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C
Finish: Black/White; Matte Satin Paint
Version: N230