Bluesound Powernode Edge (N230)
Powernode Edge
Compact wireless multiroom streaming stereo amplifier
Only speaker are missing
Add a pair of passive speaker to the POWERNODE EDGE and the small hi-fi system is complete. With a power of 2 x 40 watts per channel from DirectDigital™ amplifier modules, the music is transmitted in the highest resolution of up to 24-bit/192 KHz. Furthermore, playback of the MQA format is supported, allowing music lovers to access studio master recordings and experience them as they were originally intended by the musician. If you want to add a subwoofer to the system, you can connect it wirelessly via WiFi (Bluesound SUB+) or via RCA cable to the subwoofer output on the back.
High quality home cinema
The POWERNODE EDGE can also be defined with two connected speakeras a back-surround option in a BluOS™ home cinema. In combination with the Bluesound SOUNDBAR+ or a POWERNODE (N330) + speaker for the front, this results in a high-quality home cinemathat is largely cable-free.
All with you, everything at your fingertips
Over 20 music streaming services, or many thousands of Internet radio stations, can be accessed directly via the POWERNODE EDGE or the BluOS™ app. The user’s own music library can also be integrated via WiFi, LAN or an external USB drive. Furthermore, the on-board AirPlay 2 option allows for smooth integration with the Apple Ecosystem or users can also play and amplify their music directly via Bluetooth aptX™ HD on the POWERNODE EDGE. For the playback of TV sound and the playback of other analog or digital sources, the POWERNODE EDGE is equipped with an HDMI eARC, as well as a combined analog/digital – input.
Slim and versatile
The POWERNODE EDGE comes in an elegant and compact Gehäuse and allows easy integration into any living space. In addition, with the included bracket, mounting on a wall in multiple orientations is possible. The touch controls located on the front are easily accessible and allow the basic functions to be operated at any time.
Multiroom
The various Bluesound devices can be networked in the home via BluOS™, creating a true multi-room system that supports HighRes audio playback. Whether playing music from individual Bluesound devices individually or grouping Bluesound devices together to play the same music, the possibilities are many. In addition, the POWERNODE EDGE can also be operated with the most popular home control systems such as Crestron, Control4, URC, RTI, ELAN and others, and KNX connection is of course also possible.
- Supported data formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
- Supported high-resolution audio formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
- Supported multichannel audio formats: Dolby® Digital
- Amplifier: DirectDigital™ technology with 2 x 40 watts continuous output power at 8 Ω
- Pulse power: 80 watts (4 Ω), 50 watts (8 Ω)
- Native sampling rate: up to 192 kHz
- Resolution: 16 – 24 bit
- Supported third-party providers: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready
- Signal to noise ratio: -91 dBA
- Distortion factor: 0.008
- Supported smartphone and computer operating systems: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
- Supported home automation systems: Creston, Control 4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron
- Network: Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps
2 x Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band - HDMI input: HDMI eARC
- USB input: Type A (FAT32 formatted)
- Optical digital/analog input: 2 x combined mini-Toslink / analog stereo (3.5 mm jack)
- Outputs: Headphone jack: Bluetooth only
Subwoofer: 1 x RCA / wireless to PULSE SUB+ - Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 aptX™ HD
- Bluetooth connection: Bidirectional (send and receive)
- Mains connection: Universal two-pin socket (100 – 240 AC)
- Operating system: BluOS™
- Operation: via the touch panel on the top of the device – Infrared remote control – BluOS™ app for iOS, Android, Windows and macOS
- Remote control: via an infrared sensor integrated in the Gehäuse
- Processor: ARM CORTEX A53, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHz per core
- Weight: 1,37 kg
- Dimensions: 219 x 44.5 x 193 mm (W x H x D)
- Accessories included: 2 x power cable – Ethernet cable – Adapter for Toslink to 3.5 mm mini jack – Metal mounting bracket – Metal mounting screw – Rubber mounting bracket – Safety and warranty information – Quick Start Guide
- Gehäuse: white or black