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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