Full Description
With the advent of the streaming age, the Bluesound POWERNODE Hi-Res Music Streaming Amplifier signifies a raising of the bar in terms of what HiFi amps ought to achieve. Delivering 80W per channel into eight ohms, a remarkable output for its compact size, all you need to do is add speakers. Moreover, with a cutting-edge Quad-Core 1.8ghz ARM Cortex A53 processor, this is a hub for efficient and high-quality network home audio. Primed for streaming, the POWERNODE’s onboard DAC is capable of 32-bit/384khz processing to optimise your favourite music, playing from all the major platforms such as Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer, and more, with easy control thanks to BluOS and the BluOS Controller App.
Accompanying this streaming amplifier, the Monitor Audio Bronze 500 Floorstanding Speakers offer premium audio features that elevate your music. Ceramic-Coated Aluminium Magnesium (C-CAM) drive units are utilised throughout the speakers, from their large eight-inch midbass drivers to the 25mm gold dome tweeter. This strong and ultra-lightweight material is key to the speakers’ sensitivity and responsiveness, along with the performance-enhancing HiVe II bass-reflex rear ports which allow air to move smoothly from the cabinet. A matching magnetic grille is also supplied with each speaker, along with an outrigger feet kit and a choice between floor spikes and rubber pads for stability wherever they’re placed.
To ensure you can set up your new home audio system instantaneously, we’ve included the Fisual Premium Hi-Fi Cable Package. This includes a 10-metre length of speaker cable (enough to split and position your speakers up to five metres from the amp), a pack of easy-to-use screw-on banana plugs, and a stereo phono / RCA cable to connect at least one more audio source of your choice, be it a CD player, tuner or turntable. Order from AV.com and get everything you need for system setup in one neat package.
Please Note
The speaker cable in this bundle is provided as one 10 m length and comes unterminated. Banana plugs are included in the bundle, but are not provided attached and require some short preparation before use.
Package Includes
Bluesound POWERNODE Hi-Res Music Streaming Amplifier Specifications
| Supported Audio File Formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS |
|---|---|
| Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats | FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS |
| Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats | Dolby Digital |
| Processor | ARM Cortex -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core |
| Native Sampling Rates | Up To 192 kHz |
| Supported Network File Sharing | Server Messsage Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files |
| Native Sampling Rates | Up To 192 kHz |
| Bit Depths | 16 – 24 |
| Performance | SNR -100dBA THD+N, 0.008 |
| DAC | 32-Bit, 384kHz |
| Amplification | HybridDigital |
| Rated Power Output | 80W x 2 (8 Ohms) |
| IHF Dynamic Power | 220W (4 Ohms) / 130W (8 Ohms) |
| Network | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz) Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps |
| Audio Input | Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo x 2 HDMI eARC |
| Audio Output | 5-Way Binding Post Speaker Terminals |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD Two-Way (transmit & receive) |
| Headphones | 3.5mm Stereo Out, Wireless Bluetooth Out |
| Subwoofer | RCA Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+ |
| USB | Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted) |
| IR Remote | IR Sensor Built In – front panel with IR Remote Learning Universal 3-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) |
| Status Indicator | RGB LED x 2 |
| Play/Pause Button | Touch LED |
| Volume Control Buttons | Touch Slider LED |
| Previous/Next Track Buttons | Touch LED |
| Preset Buttons | Touch LED x 5 |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Product Weight | 1.78kg/3.9lbs |
| Product Dimensions | 220 x 70 x 190 mm 8.7 x 2.75 x 7.5 in |
| Shipping Weight | 3.15kg/6.94lbs |
| Shipping Dimensions | 300 x 300 x 110 mm (11.8 x 11.8 x 4.33 in) |
Monitor Audio Bronze 500 Floorstanding Speakers (Pair), Urban Grey
General
| External dimensions, incl. outrigger feet and spikes (W x H x D) | 294 x 974 x 364 mm |
|---|---|
| External dimensions, incl. grille and terminals (W x H x D) | 231 x 951 x 325 mm |
| Weight (per speaker) | 18kg |
| Finishes | Black, White, Walnut, Urban Grey |
Audio Features
| System format | 2.5 Way |
|---|---|
| Frequency response (-6 dB) | 41 – 25,000 Hz (Free field)
32 – 30,000 Hz (In room) |
| Sensitivity (2.83v @ 1m) | 90 dB |
| Nominal impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Minimum impedance | 4.1 Ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 116 dBA (pair) |
| Power handling (RMS) | 200 W |
| Recommended amplifier requirements | 60 – 200 W |
| Bass alignment | Bass Reflex (Dual HiVe II Port System) |
| Crossover frequency | 550 Hz
2,700 Hz |
| Drive unit complement | 2 x 8″ C-CAM midbass driver
1 x 25 mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter with UD Waveguide |

























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