Bluesound Powernode Edge Compact Wireless Music Streaming Smart Amplifier – White

The audiophile-grade components in the Powernode Edge White enable hi-res audio playback up to 24 bit/192 kHz and MQA. An intuitive audio system for contemporary music fans on a budget combines smartphone controls with multi-room music capabilities. The Powernode Edge White’s core components include Bluesound’s most recent generation Quad-Core processor, a new closed-loop DirectDigitalTM amplification platform, and access to all of the music ever recorded using BluOS. Rule your sonic realm with built-in internet radio and 20+ major music streaming services or play music from your personal collection using aptX HD Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, an external NAS drive, a CD player, or a turntable with pre-amplified speakers.

The Powernode Edge White is the ideal rear-channel addition to Bluesound’s home theatre products for gamers and movie buffs. One small, simple-to-install unit called the Powernode Edge White provides integrators with a premium powered audio zone. The Powernode Edge White’s stackable 1U height, half-rack width, heat management and ventilation, user-friendly speaker terminals, HDMI eARC input, front panel controls, and included wall mount bracket were all designed with integration in mind. All of this is built upon BluOSTM, Bluesound’s high-end multi-room audio platform, which also offers seamless smart home connection with the top control systems available worldwide.

All You Need Are The Speakers

The Powernode Edge White is a stylish and cost effective player that combines amplification and management of streaming sources. You can enjoy an amazing all-in-one HiFi system by just connecting a pair of passive speakers. BluOS Controller is an easy-to-use tool that lets you manage all of your music. Play music from your personal music collection or even straight from a USB device. With HDMI eARC or the combined analog/digital input, it is simple to connect wired sources, such as a TV or turntable. For a robust yet portable 2.1 stereo system, add the wireless Pulse Sub + White or the Pulse Sub + Black subwoofer or power the rear channels of a wireless Bluesound surround sound system with the Powernode Edge White.

Powerfully Packed

The Powernode Edge White’s punchy, 2 x 40 watt DirectDigitalTM amplifier will make your speakers come to life by easily processing hi-res, 24 bit/192 kHz files, and MQA-encoded recordings. Everything from intricately layered heavy metal tracks to whisper-quiet dialogue in movies and TV shows can be played back with clarity.

Control That’s Intuitive

Using the sleek capacitive touch panel for quick-access controls like Play, Pause, and Volume Up/Down, or the BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, Mac, or PC, control is always at your fingertips. The Powernode Edge White connects to your home network through Ethernet or Wi-Fi and works with the most well-known smart home control systems, including Crestron, Control 4, URC, RTI, and ELAN. With voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Voice, you can operate a device without using your hands.

Efficient And Versatile

The Powernode Edge White is made with a small form factor to match any decor and includes a multi-orientation wall mounting bracket that can be hidden behind furniture or in closets. Smart home installers will value its 1U rack height and half-rack width, as well as an accessible touch control panel for routine playback operations and configuration.

Features

• Platform for DirectDigital™ Amplifiers
• 40 Watts into 8 Ohms per channel
• 1.8 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor
• Optical, analogue, and HDMI eARC audio inputs
• Wireless Multi-Room Music Capability with BluOS™
• Control of an App with Customizable Audio Settings
• Streaming MQA Music And High-Res Audio
• Integration of Airplay 2
• Digital Dolby® decoding
• Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa
• Wi-Fi Dual-Band + Gigabit Ethernet
• HD Bluetooth Two-Way aptXTM
• Output for wireless headphones
• Subwoofer Output for Wired and wireless Systems
• Learning Ability using IR Remote
• Touch Controls on the Front Panel
• Miniature 1U Form Factor
• Four-Way Mounting System that Is simple
• Finish: Black or White