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DirectDigital™ amplification technology handling 24 bit/192 kHz files Easily power a pair of passive speakers A state-of-the-art Quad-Core 1.8GHz ARM® Cortex A53 Processor HDMI eARC connectivity Digital optical and analog input options, subwoofer output, and Bluetooth® wireless headphone output Dolby® Digital decoding Dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and support for 2-way Bluetooth® aptX™ HD Stream hi-res content from internet radio stations, cloud music services or your own local music players Intuitive control with the BluOS Controller app Elegant capacitive touch panel for quick-access controls (Play, Pause, Volume Up/Down, Previous/Next Track) Includes an easy-to-install, multi-orientation wall-mounting bracket IR remote learning capability – optional control using the RC1 Remote Controller Connect with the BluVoice skill to enable voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri to control Players around the home. AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless stereo components throughout your house — all in sync.

JUST ADD SPEAKERS. The POWERNODE EDGE combines streaming sources, control and amplification in one sleek and affordable player. All you need to do is connect a pair of passive speakers to experience an incredible all-in-one HiFi solution. Control all your music with the intuitive BluOS Controller app. Play from a personal music library, or even directly from an external USB drive. Easily connect wired sources, like a TV or turntable, with HDMI eARC or the combo analog/digital input. Add the PULSE SUB+ wireless subwoofer for a powerful but compact 2.1 stereo system or even use the POWERNODE EDGE to power the rear channels of a wireless Bluesound surround sound setup. PACKED WITH POWER. Bring your speakers to life with the powerful, punchy 2 x 40 watts DirectDigital™ amplifier in the POWERNODE EDGE, handling hi-res, 24 bit/192 kHz files and MQA-encoded tracks with ease. Enjoy clarity in playback of everything from densely-layered heavy metal tracks to whisper-quiet dialogue in movies and TV shows.

AUDIO Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats: Dolby® Digital Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz Bit Depth: 16-24 Audio Controls & EQ: BluOS Controller App Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -91dBA Distortion: THD+N, 0.008% Amplification: DirectDigital™ Rated Power Output: 40W x 2 (8 Ohms) IHF Dynamic Power: 80W (4 Ohms) / 50W (8 Ohms) Minimum Impedance : 4 Ohms Front View SOFTWARE & INTEGRATIONS Operating System: BluOS App Controller Operating System: Processor: Supported Network File Sharing: Album Art Supported: JPG, PNG Music Services & Internet Radio: 3rd-Party Integrations: AirPlay 2 Control System Integrations: Voice Control Integrations: BluOS Home Theater: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files 23+ Spotify Connect Tidal Connect Roon Ready Crestron, Control4, RTI, ELAN, URC, Lutron Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions on Google Yes - rear surround channels Rear View CONNECTIONS Power Supply: Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC) Ethernet/LAN: Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps Wi-Fi Built In: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band Bluetooth Quality: Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD Bluetooth Connectivity: Two-Way (transmit & receive) IR Optical Built In: IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning IR Input: 3.5mm Jack Optical/Analog Input: Combo - Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm HDMI Input: HDMI eARC USB IN: Type A (Fat32 Formatted) Headphone Output: Bluetooth only Subwoofer Output: RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+ Speaker Terminals: 5-Way Binding Post H 44.5mm (1.75”) D 193mm (7.6”) W 219mm (8.6”) Product Dimensions 219 x 44.5 x 193 mm (W x H x D) 8.6 x 1.75 x 7.6 in (W x H x D)* Weight: 1.37kg/3.02lbs USER INTERFACE & CONTROL Status Indicator: LED Play/Pause Button: Touch LED Volume Control Buttons: Touch LED Previous/Next Track Buttons: Touch LED Preset Buttons: In-App only GENERAL Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C Finish: Black/White; Matte Satin Paint