Bluesound Introduces New POWERNODE

A modern, simpler high-performance streaming amplifier that redefines home audio and entertainment.

PICKERING, CANADA, JUNE 24, 2025 BLUESOUND, the original hi-res multi-roomaudio brand, today announces the launch of the new POWERNODE, a next-generation wireless music streaming amplifier that brings high-resolution performance and simplified AV integration into one modern component.

Building on the brands legacy as the first to combine hi-res, multi-room streaming with advanced Class D amplifier technology, the new POWERNODE offers 100 watts per channel of refined DirectDigital amplification for more power and lower distortion soundwhether youre listening to music or watching movies. The POWERNODE marks a new chapter in Bluesounds commitment to delivering high-fidelity sound without the complexity of traditional AV setups. With upgraded amplification, intuitive controls, and smarter home integration, the POWERNODE transforms everyday listening.

The POWERNODE has always stood at the intersection of performance and simplicity, said Morten Nielsen, Associate Product Manager, Bluesound. This evolution expands its capabilities while staying true to our vision of delivering HiFi quality sound without compromise.

Simple AV for Home

At the heart of Bluesounds philosophy is a deep understanding that todays listeners arent just looking for technical prowess theyre seeking products that blend seamlessly into their daily lives. The new POWERNODE is a direct response to this shift. More than just a stereo amplifier, the POWERNODE is a complete home audio system. Its designed for people who want powerful sound in a simple, streamlined package a way to stream music and enjoy TV without the clutter and confusion of multiple boxes, remotes, or wires.

With support for HDMI eARC and the ability to add a center channel speaker alongside left and right channels, the POWERNODE eliminates the need for bulky AV receivers. Thanks to its wireless surround capabilities, users can add Bluesound PULSE wireless speakers and a PULSE SUB+ to build a full 5.1 surround system all without losing the minimalist aesthetic that modern homes demand.

“With the new POWERNODE, we’re not just delivering hi-res audio,” said Matt Simmonds, Product Manager, Bluesound. “Were delivering a new way to experience music and home entertainment one thats powerful, flexible, and designed around how people actually live.

Upgraded Power and Performance

The new POWERNODE features an updated circuitry design with signal path improvements, Bluesounds latest DirectDigitalamplificationand gallium nitride (GaN) transistor technology, delivering 100 watts per channel in stereo mode and 80 watts per channel in a 3.1 system configuration. The result is pristine, dynamic sound with virtually no distortionthe kind of detailed fidelity that Bluesound customers have come to expect. This enhanced performance ensures that the POWERNODE isnt just about convenience. Its also about audiophile-grade sound. Whether its subtleties of a music track or the cinematic intensity of a film, the POWERNODE faithfully reproduces every nuance with depth, clarity, and control.

Multi-Room Music with BluOS

As with all Bluesound products, the POWERNODE is built with BluOS, the award-winning multi-room 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.

Intuitive by Design

The new POWERNODE reflects a refined industrial design with a sleek, compact form factor finished in matte black or white. A glass touch panel with proximity sensor offers responsive controls and five programmable presets, allowing users to instantly start playback without picking up a phone or tablet. Whether its placed on a credenza with bookshelf speakers, or integrated into a full home entertainment system, the POWERNODE is designed to look as good as it sounds.

Key Features Include:

Upgraded DirectDigital Amplificationdelivering 100W x 2 or 80W x 3 with center channel support for flexible system configurations.

HDMI eARC and BluOSenabling easy integration and the ability to access your favorite music streaming services and apps.

Full glass touch panelwith proximity sensor and five programmable quick touch presets.

Seamless connectivityincluding USB-C audio input, optical and analog inputs, aptXAdaptive Bluetooth and 6.3mm headphone output powered bya dedicated headphone amplifier with THX AAA, the worlds most liner headphone amplification technology.

Dirac Live Ready for precise room correction and audio tuning.

SPECIFICATIONS

* all specifications subject to change without notice