{"product_id":"bluesound-powernode-gen-3-black-wireless-streaming-amplifier-ex-demonstration","title":"Bluesound Powernode (Gen 3) Black Wireless Streaming Amplifier (Ex Demonstration)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bluesound POWERNODE \u003cspan\u003egeneration 3\u003c\/span\u003e represents technology upgrades and audio improvements that set the bar higher than ever before for the category. On top of there next-gen processor platform, they have layered several key improvements sure to delight the modern music lover: a DAC layout redesign, an updated and intuitive touch control panel with proximity sensing, a premium matte satin paint finish, and of course, most importantly – more power! The POWERNODE now offers 80W of power per channel, effortlessly driving your choice of speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid Digital Amplifier Platform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 Watts Per Channel Into 8 Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuad-Core 1.8GHz ARM® Cortex™ A53 Processor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32-Bit\/384kHz Premium DAC Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDMI eARC, Optical \u0026amp; Analog Inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluOS Wireless Multi-Room Music Capability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMQA Music and Hi-Res Audio Streaming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirPlay 2 Integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual-Band Wi-Fi + Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-Way aptX™ HD Bluetooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIR Remote Learning Capability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIR Input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWired \u0026amp; Wireless Headphone Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWired \u0026amp; Wireless Subwoofer Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouch Controls with Presets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack or White Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTurn it Up\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluesound’s beloved amplifier platform now pumps out 80W per channel of authentic, understated HybridDigitalTM power. It is the same signature HiFi sound, but more of it! Perfect for driving your choice of speakers, even with longer cable runs, and helping you get the most out of your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntuitive Touch Controls \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant, full-glass interface with capacitive touch LED controls graces the top of the POWERNODE, providing you with an intuitive touchpoint for play, pause, volume and pre-sets. The POWERNODE also features a proximity sensor, ensuring that the array of LEDs on the top panel do not cause any unwanted light pollution, only turning on as you place your hand close – when the controls are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMulti-Room, Multi-Use \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe POWERNODE provides incredible flexibility for any HiFi setup. Start with BluOS, the world’s leading hi-res multi-room system that connects the POWERNODE to all the music ever recorded, and lets you stream audio all around the house. Add in an array of HDMI eARC, optical and analog inputs, support for Dolby surround sound home theatre, and the fact that the POWERNODE fits perfectly in a CI rack, and you start to see just how many use cases there are for this versatile streaming amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFuture Forward \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next generation Bluesound quad-core processor boasts all the power and speed required for the latest and greatest audio processing, with built-in headroom for whatever technologies the future may hold. In that sense, the POWERNODE is over-specified, designed to be staple in your listening room for years and decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium DAC Design \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA redesigned DAC implementation, with differential output engaged means that our audiophile-grade streaming amplifier now sounds even better. 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