Bluesound POWERNODE 2i 2.1-Channel 120W Network Amplifier (Black Matte)

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Bluesound POWERNODE 2i 2.1-Channel 120W Network Amplifier (Black Matte)
Key Features
  • Up to 60W per Channel at 8 Ohms
  • HDMI eARC, 2x 1/8" Optical Combo Inputs
  • USB Type-A Input
  • Built-In Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Enjoy 2.1-channel audio and wireless connectivity with your favorite speaker system and the black matte Bluesound POWERNODE 2i 2.1-Channel 120W Network Amplifier. It has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple AirPlay 2 built-in for wirelessly connecting your compatible smart devices. Additionally, the onboard network connectivity allows the amplifier to be voice-controlled through your Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri ecosystem, or via the BluOS app.
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Bluesound Powernode 2i Overview

Enjoy 2.1-channel audio and wireless connectivity with your favorite speaker system and the black matte Bluesound POWERNODE 2i 2.1-Channel 120W Network Amplifier. It has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple AirPlay 2 built-in for wirelessly connecting your compatible smart devices. Additionally, the onboard network connectivity allows the amplifier to be voice-controlled through your Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri ecosystem, or via the BluOS app.

The POWERNODE 2i outputs up to 60W per channel at 8 ohms and features an HDMI eARC and two combination 1/8" / optical inputs. A USB Type-A port provides direct device connectivity and audio playback.

Add Wi-Fi to Your Hi-Fi
Enjoy streaming hi-res audio files with no skips or delays, in every corner of your home, with advanced dual-band Wi-Fi, providing best-in-class performance even in crowded airspace. In addition, the POWERNODE 2i supports Bluetooth with aptX HD, allowing you to stream studio-quality music to wireless headphones and speakers, complete with dedicated volume controls. With your input choice of analog, optical, and HDMI eARC/ARC, connecting audio to the POWERNODE 2i has never been easier.
Set Your Music Free
Featuring various analog and digital input and output options, the POWERNODE 2i gives you plenty of playback choices to rule your sonic domain. With the ability to connect to a CD player or turntable, the POWERNODE 2i ensures that your physical music collection continues to thrive. Easily stream your favorite tracks from the source of your choice and hear it anywhere in the home.
Access All the Music
With AirPlay 2 built-in for easy integration into the Apple ecosystem, the POWERNODE 2i is a flexible streamer. Premium high-res music services like TIDAL, Spotify, and Qobuz as well as virtually all other popular music services and internet radio stations, can be found directly inside the BluOS Controller app. Access your downloads, your iTunes library, and any other content from a NAS drive, all without turning on a computer.
HybridDigital Amplification Technology
Outfitted with HybridDigital amplification technology, the POWERNODE 2i delivers dynamic power with precision and clarity to your home stereo system. Complete with advanced DAC platforms, the POWERNODE 2i lets you hear your music with virtually zero distortion at any volume, with both large and small speakers.
Voice Control
With skills and support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri, you can connect the POWERNODE 2i to the corresponding app and enjoy hands-free voice control of all your audio. Select a track, play your favorite playlist, pause or skip a song, and tell your virtual assistant in which room it should play your music.
Hi-Res Music Across Your Entire Network
Seamlessly connect the POWERNODE 2i to multiple Bluesound speakers throughout the home with the BluOS Controller app and create an intuitive multi-room music system unlike any other.
Free Internet Radio Supported
  • 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
Additional Features
  • Select USB peripherals supported
  • Two-way Bluetooth connectivity
  • Simple top-panel touch controls
  • IR sensor built-in

Bluesound Powernode 2i Specs

Audio Performance
Number of Channels
2.1
Power Output
60 W per Channel @ 8 Ohms
Frequency Response
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Sampling Rates
Native: 32 to 192 kHz
Bit Depth
16 to 24
Signal to Noise Ratio
90 dB
THD + N
0.008%
Hardware
Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7 to 10
Apple Macintosh 7 to 10
Supported File Formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
Hi-Res Audio Playback: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
Album Art: JPG
DAC
32-Bit, 384 kHz
Processor
Dual-Core ARM Cortex A9, 1 GHz
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Version 5.0 with aptX HD
Wi-Fi
Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
AirPlay
Yes, AirPlay 2
Input
1 x HDMI eARC/ARC
2 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Optical Combo
Outputs
1 x RCA (Subwoofer)
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (Headphones, Front)
Speaker Connectors
2 x 5-Way Binding Post Pairs
Other Connectors
1 x USB Type-A
1 x RJ45 Ethernet LAN (Gigabit)
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm IR In
1 x USB Type-B Mini (Service)
Voice Control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri
Control Protocols
BluOS App, Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, roon, Airplay 2
Physical Specifications
Power Requirements
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (Idle)
10 W
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Environment
Temperature: 14 to 122°F / -10 to 50°C
Relative Humidity: 20 to 80%
Dimensions
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Weight
3.8 lb / 1.72 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.95 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.7 x 11.7 x 4.4"

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