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Compact Wireless Music Streaming Amplifier

The Powernode Edge is the perfect segue into “just add speakers” HiFi for the streaming age, combining streaming sources, control and amplification in a sleek and affordable device.

Audiophile-grade componentry capable of up to 24 bits/192 kHz hi-res audio, and wireless multi-room capabilities with smartphone controls combine to make the POWERNODE EDGE a great ‘building block’ amplifier to start, extend or complete a hi-res streaming audio system of any size.

Features

• Easily power a pair of passive speakers
• 40 Watts per channel of DirectDigital™ amplification technology handling 24 bit/192 kHz files
• 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.

Specifications

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
Processor: ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core
Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz
Supported Network File Sharing: Server Messsage Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files
Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz
Bit Depths: 16 - 24
Performance: SNR -91dBA
THD N, 0.008%
Amplification: DirectDigital™
Rated Power Output: 40W x 2 (8 Ohms)
IHF Dynamic Power: 80W (4 Ohms) / 50W (8 Ohms) 

SOFTWARE & INTEGRATIONS

Operating System: BluOS
App Controller Operating Systems: iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10-11
Network File Sharing: SMB up to 200,000 track index
Album Art Supported: JPG, PNG
Voice Control: Amazon Alexa Skills; Actions on Google
3rd-Party: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready
Control Systems: Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

USER INTERFACE & CONTROLS

Status Indicator: LED
Play/Pause Button: Touch LED
Volume Control Buttons: Touch LED
Previous/Next Track Buttons: Touch LED
Preset Buttons: In App

GENERAL

Finish: Black/White; Matte Satin Paint
Included Accessories: 230V AC Power Cord, Ethernet Cable, TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor x 2, Safety/Warranty Guide, Quick Setup Guide
Storage Environment: -10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity
Operating Environment: '0°C to 40°C
Product Weight: 1.37kg/3.9lbs
Product Dimensions:219 x 44.5 x 193 mm
Shipping Weight: 2.62kg/6.94lbs

CONNECTIONS

Network: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz), Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
Audio Input: Combo - Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD
Headphones: Bluetooth only
Subwoofer: RCA, Network Pairing to PULSE SUB
USB: Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 formatted)
IR Remote: IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning