Powernode (N331)
The Bluesound Powernode N331 is a 3.1-channel network amplifier with 100W x 2 stereo or 80W x 3 LCR (Left, Center, Right) output, featuring DirectDigital™ amplification, HDMI eARC for TV integration, THX AAA™ headphone amplification, and the BluOS™ streaming platform with multi-room capabilities. It supports high-resolution audio formats like DSD256 and MQA, offers extensive wired and wireless connectivity, and is Dirac Live ready for room correction
Multi-Room Music with BluOS
As with all Bluesound products, the POWERNODE is built with BluOS, the award-winning multiroom streaming platform. BluOS supports more than 20 streaming services — including TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer — and provides access to high-resolution formats up to 24-bit/192kHz, MQA, and DSD256 playback. Users can stream their personal libraries, listen to internet radio, or sync music across multiple rooms using other BluOS-enabled products. The BluOS Controller app, available on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, offers a seamless and intuitive way to browse, control, and enjoy music — from anywhere in the home
Reviews
PowerNode wins Stereophile award
"KM wrote that he was delighted with the sounds the Powernode produced. "The amp struck a good balance of richness and crispness, scale, and density," he noted. Its clarity and soundstaging were strong, "especially so for an amp that costs so little." He was also impressed by its headphone output and summed up his time with the Powernode by writing "like the original NAD 3020, circa 1980, the Bluesound Powernode is the everyman's (or everywoman's) integrated amplifier for its own time."
Specifications
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High-Performance Amplifier: 100W x2 stereo or 80W x3 LCR with DirectDigital™ precision
- HDMI eARC Integration: Simplifies home theater setup with direct TV connection
- THX AAA™ Headphone Output: 6.3mm jack with ultra-low distortion for high-fidelity listening
- BluOS™ Streaming Platform: Supports over 23 services with multi-room and hi-res playback
- Broad Format Support: Handles DSD256, MQA, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, and more
- Extensive Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB-C, optical/analog combo,
- Wireless: Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), two-way Bluetooth with aptX™ Adaptive
- Roon Ready: Can function as a Roon player with the addition of a Roon Core
- Touch Panel: Features a glass touch panel with a proximity sensor and five programmable quick-touch presets.
- BluOS Controller App: Control music playback and services from a free app on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows
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- What's in the Box
120V AC Power Cord
230V AC Power Cord
Ethernet Cable
TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
Safety/Warranty Guide
Quick Setup Guide
Dirac Live Ready Info Card - Dimensions: 220 x 70 x 190 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 1.9 kg / 4.18 lbs
