Bluesound Powernode Edge Wireless Music Streaming Amplifier

The POWERNODE EDGE serves as a dedicated single-box solution for driving passive loudspeakers in the modern streaming era. Combining digital source selection, high-resolution decoding, and active power output, this compact unit delivers 40 Watts per channel using DirectDigital amplification technology. Capable of rendering audio files up to 24-bit/192kHz, it provides clear, dynamic acoustic reproduction across music and television soundtracks.

Equipped with HDMI eARC, digital optical, and analogue inputs, the unit connects directly to modern televisions and external audio hardware. Built-in Dolby Digital decoding manages multi-channel television broadcasts down to stereo, while a dedicated subwoofer output allows for seamless low-frequency expansion. Incorporating high-grade internal componentry, it brings signature Blue Sound performance to compact living spaces without requiring large equipment racks.

Powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex processor, the unit routes digital music feeds from internet radio, local storage, and cloud subscription services. Dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, and two-way Bluetooth aptX HD ensure stable Wireless Audio transmission to and from your mobile devices or wireless headphones. Apple AirPlay 2 and BluOS Controller app integration allow synchronised playback across multiple rooms, keeping all your media formats instock and accessible across your home network.

• DirectDigital Amplification: Delivers 40 Watts per channel to drive traditional passive loudspeakers with precise digital efficiency.
• High-Resolution Audio Processing: Handles up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution files for clear detail and dynamic accuracy.
• HDMI eARC Connectivity: Receives digital TV audio signals and supports control directly through your display handset.
• Two-Way Bluetooth aptX HD: Stream directly from mobile devices or transmit high-resolution sound to wireless headphones.
• BluOS Controller Integration: Centralises music streaming, local libraries, and multi-room player management in one application interface.
• Multi-Orientation Mounting Bracket: Allows discreet positioning behind wall-mounted televisions or inside media furniture.

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 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.