Informations
Product description
The POWERNODE is a high-performance streaming amplifier that brings powerful, detailed sound to your home audio setup. With 100W per channel, HDMI eARC, and BluOS™ multi-room support, it merges true HiFi playback with modern convenience. Whether for music, movies, or both, it’s built to simplify your system without compromising on sound.
Feature Highlights
- 100W x2 stereo / 80W x3 LCR (8 ohms) output
- HDMI eARC for simple TV integration
- 6.3mm headphone output with THX AAA™ technology
- BluOS™ multi-room music streaming platform
- Wireless Dolby Digital® surround sound with BluOS Bonded Speaker Link
- Sleek touch panel with 5 quick-access presets
- AirPlay 2 and aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth support
- Dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet
- USB-C and analog/digital input options
- Dirac Live Room Correction (via future update)
- Supports DSD256, MQA, and high-res audio formats
Specifications
| Supported Audio File Formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, OPUS |
| Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats | FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS |
| DSD Support | DSD256 |
| Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats | Dolby Digital® |
| Native Sampling Rates | up to 192 kHz |
| Bit Depths | 16–24 |
| Audio Controls & EQ | BluOS Control App |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | -102 dBA |
| Distortion | THD+N, 0.005% |
| Amplification | DirectDigital™ |
| Rated Power Output | 100W x 2 / 80W x 3 (8 ohms) |
| IHF Dynamic Power | 265W (4 ohms) / 140W (8 ohms) |
| 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, Dirac Live Ready (via future update) |
| Control System Integrations | Crestron, Control4, RTI, Nice, URC, Lutron |
| Voice Control Integrations | Amazon Alexa Skills |
| Power Supply | Universal 3-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 5.2 aptX Adaptive |
| 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 | Toslink Optical, RCA Analog, 3.5mm Optical/Analog Combo |
| HDMI Input | HDMI eARC |
| USB Input | USB Type A (FAT32 / NTFS, external storage only; Local Server Mode) |
| USB (other) | USB Type C (PC input) |
| Headphone Output | 6.3mm Stereo; Bluetooth |
| Subwoofer Output | RCA x1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+ |
| Speaker Terminals | 5-way Binding Posts |
| Finish | Black or White – Matte Satin Paint |
| Storage Environment | -10°C to 50°C, 20–80% relative humidity |
| Operating Environment | 0°C to 40°C |
| SKU / Version | N331 |
| Product Dimensions | 220 × 70 × 190 mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | 1.9 kg / 4.18 lbs |
| AC Power Cord | 120V + 230V included |
| Ethernet Cable | Included |
| Mini Jack to Toslink Adapter | Included |
| Safety / Warranty Guide | Included |
| Quick Setup Guide | Included |
| Dirac Live Ready Info Card | Included |