How do you follow an Award-winner? That's the conundrum facing Bluesound, whose last Node device picked up a 2021 What Hi-Fi? Award.
Their approach?
Release a model with amplification built in, to succeed last year's Powernode and to rival the Cambridge Audio Evo 150, Naim Uniti Atom or Technics SA-C600 – but much, much cheaper.
The Powernode Edge combines streaming services, controls and amplification in one device – all you have to do is add speakers. (And, because it packs amplification, they can be passive speakers, rather than more expensive active ones.)
Of course you can do a lot more than just that. Add a subwoofer as well to make a compact 2.1 stereo system, or have it power the rear channels of a wireless surround sound system.
Key Highlights of the POWERNODE EDGE (from Bluesound):
- DirectDigital™ Amplifier Platform
- 40 Watts Per Channel Into 8 Ohms
- Quad-Core 1.8GHz ARM® Cortex™ A53 Processor
- HDMI eARC, Optical & Analog Audio Inputs
- BluOS™ Wireless Multi-Room Music Capability
- App Control with Adjustable Audio Settings
- MQA Music And Hi-Res Audio Streaming
- Airplay 2 Integration Works With Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi + Gigabit Ethernet
- Two-Way aptX™ HD Bluetooth
- Wireless Headphone Output
- Wired & Wireless Subwoofer Output
- IR Remote Learning Capability
- Front Panel Touch Controls
- Compact 1U Form Factor
- Easy Four-Way Mounting System
- Black Or White Finish
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