Bluesound Powernode (2025) – Streaming Amp with HDMI eARC & THX Headphone

The Powernode (2025) is a high-performance multi-room streaming amplifier that brings powerful, detailed sound to modern living spaces. With 100 W per channel, HDMI eARC for effortless TV hookup, and BluOS™ for whole-home music, it merges true Hi-Fi playback with everyday convenience.

Key Features

• 100 W ×2 stereo / 80 W ×3 LCR (8 Ω): Refined DirectDigital™ amplification for clean, dynamic sound
• HDMI eARC: One-cable TV integration with lip-sync and volume control from your TV remote
• THX AAA™ 6.3 mm headphone output: Ultra-low distortion, high-fidelity private listening
• BluOS™ multi-room platform: Stream hi-res audio, group rooms, and control 20+ services in one app
• Wireless Dolby Digital® surround: Add BluOS Bonded Speaker Link rears and sub for cinema-style sound
• Touch glass panel with 5 presets: Quick access to favorite stations, playlists, or inputs
• AirPlay 2 & aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth: Seamless casting from phones, tablets, and laptops
• Dual-band Wi-Fi & Gigabit Ethernet: Reliable networking for stable hi-res playback
• Versatile I/O: USB-C audio in, full-size TOSLINK, 3.5 mm combo optical/analog, RCA line-in, sub-out
• Dirac Live Room Correction: Available via software update. Requires separate Dirac Live license and optional calibration microphone.
• Hi-res format support: Up to 24-bit/192 kHz PCM, DSD256, and MQA

Customer Benefits

Replace stacks of separates with one elegant unit. Powernode (2025) drives quality speakers with authority, simplifies TV audio through HDMI eARC, and expands easily into wireless surround. With BluOS control and presets, it’s a streamlined path to great sound for music, movies, or both.

Quick Specs

• Amplification: DirectDigital™
• Power Output: 100 W ×2 (8 Ω) or 80 W ×3 L/C/R
• Audio Formats: FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, MQA, DSD256, MP3, AAC, OGG, WMA
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2 (two-way, aptX HD/Adaptive), AirPlay 2
• Connections: HDMI eARC, USB-C (PC audio), USB-A (storage), TOSLINK, 3.5 mm combo in, RCA line-in, sub-out, Gigabit Ethernet, 5-way speaker posts
• Control: BluOS app (iOS/Android/macOS/Windows), touch glass panel with 5 presets, IR learning
• Dimensions: 22.0 × 7.0 × 19.0 cm
• Weight: 1.9 kg

What’s in the Box

• Powernode (2025) unit
• 120 V AC power cord
• 230 V AC power cord
• Ethernet cable
• TOSLINK optical to 3.5 mm mini adaptor
• Safety/Warranty Guide
• Quick Setup Guide
• Dirac Live Ready info card

Use Cases / Ideal For

Ideal as a “just-add-speakers” Hi-Fi, a living-room TV amp via HDMI eARC, or the hub of a BluOS multi-room and wireless surround setup.

Compatibility

Works with BluOS app, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and is Roon Ready. Integrates with voice assistants and major home-control platforms; supports wireless pairing to PULSE SUB+ and BluOS surround speakers.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Strong 100 W-per-channel performance with clean DirectDigital™ drive
• HDMI eARC makes TV integration simple
• THX AAA™ headphone stage and rich I/O including USB-C
• BluOS multi-room with presets and future Dirac Live support

⚠️ Cons:

• Center-channel/LCR use reduces stereo power to 80 W per channel
• Dirac Live license and mic kit required for room correction

Powernode (2025) fuses serious amplification, smart connectivity, and multi-room control into a single, elegant component. Build a refined music system, elevate TV sound, and expand wirelessly across your home.