Bluesound, the award-winning pioneer of hi-res wireless multi-room audio players, has announced the debut of the POWERNODE EDGE. This wireless music streaming amplifier is a one-stop solution for the modern HiFi experience. It combines streaming sources, control, and amplification all into one sleek, yet affordable device. Pre-orders for the POWERNODE EDGE have begun on Bluesound.com and at participating authorized retailers, with shipping to commence in early October. The suggested retail price for each unit is USD $649/ CAD $849.
The POWERNODE EDGE is designed to seamlessly connect with passive speakers, creating a high-fidelity system that’s easy to set up. It also offers the flexibility to add the PULSE SUB+ wireless subwoofer for a powerful but compact 2.1 stereo system or to power the rear channels of a Bluesound wireless surround sound setup for an immersive home theater experience.
The POWERNODE EDGE is built with an eye on versatility and aesthetics. Its compact form factor allows it to blend into any décor. An included multi-orientation wall bracket can be tucked away in closets or behind sofas. With over 20 integrated music services and thousands of internet radio stations, the POWER NODE EDGE offers access to an extensive range of music. It can be connected via Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, or an external USB drive for personal music library playback. Moreover, its compatibility with AirPlay 2 and high-quality aptX™ HD Bluetooth connection makes it adaptable to various devices.
Featuring a conservatively-rated 2 x 40 watts DirectDigital™ amplifier, the POWERNODE EDGE delivers robust audio performance. It supports hi-res audio tracks up to 24-bit/192kHz and enables MQA playback, allowing music lovers to listen to studio masters as intended. The POWERNODE EDGE can integrate with popular smart home controllers and voice assistants, providing effortless control. With the BluOS Controller app for iOS, Android, Mac, or PC, or the elegant glass touch panel, users can easily manage music playback across multiple Bluesound players to create a high-performance, multi-room system.
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
