Re-Invented Integrated Amplifier
The POWERNODE 2 is nothing less than the reinvention of the most popular audio component of all time – the integrated amp. The POWERNODE 2 is able to drive even the most demanding professional loudspeakers. It’s a streaming powerhouse in a category all it’s own. Welcome to the future of HiFi.
Borrowing state-of-the-art technologies from our award-winning sister company, NAD Electronics, the POWERNODE 2 can do everything the NODE 2 can do, plus effortlessly drive your choice of speakers. With the same zero-distortion audio signature we’ve become known for, the POWERNODE 2 allows you to take your favorite tracks to new levels. Permission to turn it up, granted.
- Stream music to multiple Bluesound Players all over the home
- Access and connect to internet radio stations, cloud music services, and your own local music library
- Control music wirelessly with an intuitive Controller App for iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and Windows & Mac OS X desktops
- Instinctive touch control on unit
- Works with Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller
- Simple setup, easily expandable
- Innovative digital amplifier
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 - 0.020%
DAC
32-Bit, 192kHz
Supported Operating Systems
Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8, Apple Macintosh
Free Internet Radio
TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, LiveXLive, Radio.com
Supported Cloud Services
Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer , Qobuz, HighResAudio (VAULT Required), Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music ZONE, SoundMachine, IDAGIO, OraStream
Integration Partners
Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, roon.
Album Art
JPG
CONNECTIVITY
Network
Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
802.11 b/g/n WiFi
USB
1 x Type-A (Fat32 or NTSF formatted) port for connection to USB memory sticks 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
Power
Universal tri-pin AC Cord input (100 - 240AC)
Wireless
aptX® Bluetooth wireless built-in
USER INTERFACE
Mobile
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
Vacation/Standby Mode 0.5W*
Network Standby Mode 2.8W**
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
* - After Press and hold of top panel PLAY/PAUSE touch pad for at least 5 seconds
** - With established wired or wireless network connection, wireless Bluetooth connectivity and 15 minutes of BluOS playback at pause mode, no user interface interaction and no active source input
NOTE: Bluetooth connectivity can be enabled or disabled via BluOS App. Wireless network connectivity is disabled upon establishment of wired network connection.