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Bluesound Powernode 2i Black Matte Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier


Model #:

Powernode 2i BLK

Model #: Powernode 2i BLK
525079
Bluesound
$899.00

At a Glance

Product Dimensions 2.75"h x 8.7"w x 7.5"d

The amp reinvented. The POWERNODE 2i is the streaming amplifier that merges several traditional components into one and unlocks a world of hifi streaming.Read More

$899.00

Color Finish Name:Black Matte

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Product Overview

Product Overview

The amp reinvented. The POWERNODE 2i is the streaming amplifier that merges several traditional components into one and unlocks a world of hifi streaming. Effortlessly driving your choice of speakers with audiophile grade amplification Bluesound that has become known for, the POWERNODE 2i becomes the core of a high-res streaming sound system.

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.

HDMI (ARC & eARC) connectivity.

Featuring digital and analog input/output options, headphone stereo mini jack, and subwoofer out.

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.

Control it with the optional Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller

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 wireless stereo components throughout your house — all in sync.

Wi-Fi Your HiFi

Enjoy streaming hi-res audio files with no skips or delays, in every corner of your home, with advanced dual band WiFi, providing best-in-class performance even in crowded airspace. In addition, the POWERNODE 2i supports state-of-the-art aptX HD Bluetooth, allowing you to stream studio quality music to wireless headphones and speakers, complete with dedicated volume controls. With your input choice of analog, optical and now HDMI ARC, connecting audio to the POWERNODE 2i has never been easier.

Set Your Music 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

The POWERNODE 2i is now more flexible than ever, with support for Apple AirPlay 2 and easy integration into the Apple ecosystem. Premium music services like TIDAL®, Deezer®, Qobuz® and Spotify® – as well as virtually all other popular music services and internet radio stations are already built-in. High- end DAC technology built into every Bluesound player can decode and stream MQA files in all their lossless glory. Access your downloads, your iTunes library and content from any other 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 with zero-distortion at any volume, with both large and small speakers.

Command Your Music With Voice

With skills and support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple’s Siri, you can easily connect your Bluesound Player to the corresponding app and enjoy hands-free voice control of personal music libraries, streaming services and more using simple, streamlined commands. 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, voice control brings you a whole new way to experience music throughout the home.

Hi-Res Music. Everywhere

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.

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Specifications

General Specs

Product Weight (lbs.)3.8
Depth (in.)7.5
Width (in.)8.7
Height (in.)2.75
ColorBlack
Smart CompatibleYes
Wifi CapableYes
App CapableYes
Color Finish NameBlack Matte
Bluetooth CapableYes
Airplay CapableYes

Audio

Supported File FormatsMP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
Hi-Res FormatsFLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
Power OutputHybridDigital™ Amplifier, 60 Watts x2 into 8ohms
Native Sampling Rates32 - 192 kHz
Bit Depths16 - 24
PerformanceSNR - 90dBA Distortion, THD+N - 0.005%
DAC32-Bit, 384kHz
Supported Operating SystemsPlays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista 7-10, Apple Macintosh 7-10
Free Internet RadioTuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, LiveXLive, Radio.com
Supported Cloud ServicesSpotify, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer , Qobuz, HighResAudio (VAULT Required), Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music ZONE, SoundMachine, IDAGIO, OraStream
Voice Control IntegrationsAmazon Alexa & Google Assistant Skills
Integration PartnersControl4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, roon, Airplay 2
Album ArtJPG

Connectivity

NetworkGigabit Ethernet RJ45, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual-band)
USB1 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 InputCombo - TOSLINK / 3.5mm
Audio OutputHeadphone output - 3.5 Stereo, 5-way speaker binding posts, Subwoofer output - RCA
Bluetooth QualityBluetooth 5.0 aptX HD wireless built-in
Bluetooth ConnectivityTwo-Way (transmit & receive)
PowerUniversal bi-pin AC Cord input (100 - 240AC)

User Interface

Mobile Operating SystemBluOS - Free Android and iOS App Available Online at Google Play and Apple App Store
PushbuttonsSimple top-panel touch controls.
ControlIR Sensor built in - Front panel

General

ProcessorARM® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz
Power Consumption (Idle)10 Watts
Accessories2x 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 Environment0° C to 40° C
WarningProposition 65 Warning for California Residents