Bluesound Introduces New Powernode High-Performance Streaming Amplifier

June 25 2025, 06:10
Bluesound announced the launch of its new Powernode, a next-generation wireless music streaming amplifier that brings high-resolution performance and simplified AV integration into one modern component. Building on the brand’s legacy as the first to combine hi-res, multiroom streaming with advanced Class-D amplifier technology, the new Powernode offers 100 watts per channel or 80W x3 with center channel support of refined DirectDigital amplification for more power and lower distortion sound. 
 

The Powernode marks a new chapter in Bluesound’s commitment to delivering high-fidelity sound without the complexity of traditional AV setups. With upgraded amplification, intuitive controls, and smarter home integration, the Powernode transforms everyday listening.

“The Powernode has always stood at the intersection of performance and simplicity,” explanis Morten Nielsen, Associate Product Manager, Bluesound. “This evolution expands its capabilities while staying true to our vision of delivering HiFi quality sound without compromise.” 
At the heart of Bluesound’s philosophy is a deep understanding that today’s listeners aren’t just looking for technical prowess — they’re seeking products that blend seamlessly into their daily lives. The new Powernode is a direct response to this shift. More than just a stereo amplifier, the Powernode is a complete home audio system. It’s designed for people who want powerful sound in a simple, streamlined package — a way to stream music and enjoy TV without the clutter and confusion of multiple boxes, remotes, or wires.  

With support for HDMI eARC and the ability to add a center channel speaker alongside left and right channels, the Powernode eliminates the need for bulky AV receivers. Thanks to its wireless surround capabilities, users can add Bluesound PulseU wireless speakers and a Pulse Sub+ to build a full 5.1 surround system — all without losing the minimalist aesthetic that modern homes demand. 
“With the new Powernode, we're not just delivering hi-res audio," says Matt Simmonds, Product Manager, Bluesound. "We’re delivering a new way to experience music and home entertainment — one that’s powerful, flexible, and designed around how people actually live.”

The new Powernode features an updated circuit design with signal path improvements, Bluesound’s latest DirectDigital amplification and gallium nitride (GaN) transistor technology, delivering 100 watts per channel in stereo mode and 80 watts per channel in a 3.1 system configuration. The result, according to the company is “pristine, dynamic sound with virtually no distortion — the kind of detailed fidelity that Bluesound customers have come to expect.”

As with all Bluesound products, the Powernode is built with BluOS, the multiroom streaming platform. BluOS supports more than 20 streaming services — including TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer — and provides access to high-resolution formats up to 24-bit/192kHz, MQA, and DSD256 playback. Users can stream their personal libraries, listen to Internet radio, or sync music across multiple rooms using other BluOS-enabled products. The BluOS Controller app, available on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, offers a seamless and intuitive way to browse, control, and enjoy music — from anywhere in the home.
 

The new Powernode also reflects the brand’s refined industrial design with a sleek, compact form factor finished in matte black or white. A glass touch panel with proximity sensor offers responsive controls and five programmable presets, allowing users to instantly start playback without picking up a phone or tablet. Whether it’s placed on a credenza with bookshelf speakers, or integrated into a full home entertainment system, the Powernode is designed to look as good as it sounds.  

The updated Powernode also offers seamless connectivity including USB-C audio input, optical and analog inputs, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth and a 1/4” headphone output powered by a dedicated headphone amplifier with THX AAA. The system is also Dirac Live Ready for precise room correction and audio tuning.

The Powernode will be available for pre-order starting August 12, 2025, at $1199 USD (tariff adjusted), and will begin shipping to customers and available at dealer locations starting September 10, 2025.
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