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 File Formats
- MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
- Hi-Res formats - FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
Power Output
- HybridDigital™ Amplifier,
- 60 Watts x2 into 8ohms
Native Sampling Rates
32 - 192 kHz
Bit Depths
16 - 24
Performance
- SNR - 90dB
- Distortion, THD+N - 0.008%
DAC
32-Bit, 384kHz
Supported Operating Systems
Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista 7-10, Apple Macintosh 7-10
Free Internet Radio
TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, LiveXLive, Radio.com
Supported Cloud Services
Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer , Qobuz, HighResAudio (VAULT Required), Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music ZONE, SoundMachine, IDAGIO, OraStream
Voice Control Integrations
Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant Skills
Integration Partners
Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, roon, Airplay 2
Album Art
JPG
NOTE: *Some services, features and technologies will be available soon with a firmware upgrade
CONNECTIVITY
Network
- Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual-band)
USB
- 1 x Type-A port for connection to USB memory sticks (Fat32 or NTFS formatted) and supported peripherals
- 1 x Type-B (mini) for product servicing
Audio Input
- 2x Combo - TOSLINK / 3.5mm
- HDMI ARC
Audio Output
- Headphone output - 3.5 Stereo
- 5-way speaker binding posts
- Subwoofer output - RCA
Bluetooth Quality
Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD wireless built-in
Bluetooth Connectivity
Two-Way (transmit & receive)
Power
Universal tri-pin AC Cord input (100 - 240AC)
USER INTERFACE
Mobile Operating System
BluOS - Free Android and iOS App Available Online at Google Play and Apple App Store
Pushbuttons
Simple top-panel touch controls.
Control
IR Sensor built in - Front panel
GENERAL
Processor
ARM® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz
Unit Weight
1.72 kg / 3.8 lbs
Gross Dimensions
- 220 x 70 x 190 mm
- 8.7 x 2.75 x 7.5 in
Power Consumption (Idle)
10 Watts
Accessories
- 2x AC power cords (Europe & North America)
- Ethernet Cable
- Toslink Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
Storage Environment
-10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
Operating Environment
0° C to 40° C
Finish
Available in White or Black Matte
