Bluesound POWERNODE 2i Wireless All-In-One Amplifier
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The amp reinvented. The POWERNODE 2i is the streaming amplifier that merges several traditional components into one and unlocks a world of high-fidelity streaming. Effortlessly driving your choice of speakers with the same zero-distortion audio signature Bluesound has become known for, the POWERNODE 2i takes your favorite tracks to new levels. Permission to turn it up, granted.
- Easily drive your existing pair of premium speakers
- HybridDigital™ amp and DAC technologies ensures flawless playback with precision and clarity.
- 60 Watts x 2 into 8 ohms of HybridDigital™ power.
- Featuring digital and analog input/output options, headphone stereo mini jack, subwoofer RCA mono.
- Access and stream Internet radio stations, cloud music services, and your own local music library to multiple Bluesound Players.
- Create and control a seamless multi-room system with the intuitive BluOS Controller app.
- Connect Bluesound to your Amazon Echo with the skill in the Alexa app and use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to control Players around the home.
- AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from speakers throughout your house — all in sync.
REINVENT YOUR HIFI
Music changes with every generation, which is why the POWERNODE 2i was designed to breathe new life into the speakers you own. Easily hook up the POWERNODE 2i to your favorite pair of bookshelf, tower, or outdoor speakers using standard speaker wire, and instantly stream the music you want to hear in stunning quality. It’s time to dust off your old speakers and enjoy the world of streaming.
SET YOUR MUSIC COLLECTION FREE
Featuring an array of analog and digital input and output options, the POWERNODE 2i gives you infinite playback choices to rule your sonic domain. With the ability to connect to a CD player or turntable, the POWERNODE 2i ensures that your physical music collection continues to thrive. Easily stream your favorite tracks from the source of your choice and hear it anywhere in the home.
ALL THE MUSIC EVER RECORDED.
With Airplay 2* built-in for easy integration into the Apple ecosystem, the POWERNODE 2i is the most flexible streaming amplifier ever. Premium high-res music services like TIDAL ®, Spotify ® and Qobuz ®—as well as virtually all other popular music services and Internet radio stations can be found directly inside the BluOS Controller app. Easily access your downloads, your iTunes library and any other content from a NAS drive, all without turning on a computer.
NO LIMITS
Outfitted with our award-winning, state-of-the-art HybridDigital™ amplification technology, the POWERNODE 2i delivers dynamic power with precision and clarity to your home stereo system. Complete with advanced DAC platforms, the POWERNODE 2i lets you hear your music zero-distortion free at any volume, with both large and small speakers.
ULTIMATE VOICE CONTROL
With skills and support for Alexa and Siri, you can easily connect your Bluesound Player to the Amazon Alexa or Apple Home app, and enjoy hands-free voice control of personal music libraries, streaming services and more using simple streamlined commands. Just ask Alexa or Siri to select a track, play your favorite playlist, pause or skip a song, and even say which room you want to listen to music in. A quick and easy to way control your music, together Alexa and Siri bring you a whole new way to experience music throughout the home.
FILL YOUR HOME WITH MUSIC
Seamlessly connect the POWERNODE 2i to multiple Bluesound speakers throughout the home with the BluOS Controller app and create an intuitive multi-room music system unlike any other.
SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO
Supported File Formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
Hi-Res formats - FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
Power Output
HybridDigital™ Amplifier,
60 Watts x2 into 8ohms
Native Sampling Rates
32 - 192 kHz
Bit Depths
16 - 24
Performance
SNR - 110dB
Distortion, THD+N - 0.005%
DAC
32-Bit, 192kHz
Supported Operating Systems
Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista 7-10, Apple Macintosh 7-10
Free Internet Radio
TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, Slacker Radio
Supported Cloud Services
Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer , Qobuz, HighResAudio, Murfie , JUKE, Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music ZONE, SoundMachine.
Integration Partners
Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, roon, Amazon Alexa Skills*, Airplay 2*
Album Art
JPG
NOTE:
*Some services, features and technologies will be available soon with a firmware upgrade
CONNECTIVITY
Network
Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual-band)
USB
1 x Type-A port for connection to USB memory sticks (Fat32 or NTFS formatted) and supported peripherals
1 x Type-B (mini) for product servicing
Audio Input
Combo - TOSLINK / 3.5mm
Audio Output
Headphone output - 3.5 Stereo
5-way speaker binding posts
Subwoofer output - RCA
Bluetooth Quality
Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD wireless built-in
Bluetooth Connectivity
Two-Way (transmit & receive)
Power
Universal tri-pin AC Cord input (100 - 240AC)
USER INTERFACE
Mobile Operating System
BluOS - Free Android and iOS App Available Online at Google Play and Apple App Store
Pushbuttons
Simple top-panel touch controls.
Control
IR Sensor built in - Front panel
GENERAL
Processor
ARM® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz
Unit Weight
1.72 kg / 3.8 lbs
Gross Dimensions
220 x 70 x 190 mm
8.7 x 2.75 x 7.5 in
Power Consumption (Idle)
12 Watts
Accessories
2x AC power cords (Europe & North America)
Ethernet Cable
Toslink Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
Storage Environment
-10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
Operating Environment
0° C to 40° C
Finish
Available in White or Black Matte