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Bluesound Powernode Edge N230 Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Streaming Amplifier (Black)

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Any extended warranties offered by Peter Tyson are free. We do not include any form of insurance terms such as accidental damage or loan equipment cover. Connect with the BluVoice skill to enable voice assistants like Alexa and Siri to control Players around the home. The Bluesound 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.

There is a lot of really good equipment out there in the HiFi world and Bluesound has contributed heavily to this streaming revolution. The BluOS streaming controller is still the best and most consistent platform out there, in my view. If you’re after a compact, sleek second system, an AV upgrade, a desktop solution, or even if you are starting out, this is a fine reliable flexible platform on which to begin a system journey. Overall The analog input utilizes a 3.5-millimeter mini plug that would most likely necessitate an RCA to 3.5-millimeter cable, which is workable but not ideal. Connectivity wise, the EDGE offers Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Ethernet, Two-Way aptX HD Bluetooth, a combo Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm input, HDMI eARC (think TV), RCA Subwoofer output (Wireless to PULSE SUB+), a single set of 5-Way Binding Post Speaker Terminals, and USB for Fat32 Formatted storage.Stream hi-res content from internet radio stations, cloud music services or your own local music players As an improved version of the streamer with built-in preamp RS250, HiFi Rose introduces the new RS250A, which promises various upgrades. This module also supports AirPlay and two way Bluetooth (meaning it can send audio to wireless headphones too) and is combined with a small but useful set of extra connections. The combined 3.5mm optical and analogue input is retained but it’s the fitment of the HDMI ARC connection that gives the Edge… well an edge. It’s exactly the same fitment as the normal Node and Node X but where it only acts on their inbuilt level control and has no effect on the amp they are connected to, with the Edge, the effect is complete handover of volume control. There are very few other just add speakers style solutions that cost less than this with the same level of HDMI integration. There’s a good level of detail, too. Wet Leg’s catchy debut album comes through with all its hazy melodic alt-pop glory; there’s snap to the drums, the rhythm rolls forward in a pleasant manner, and voices come through clear and upfront. As further stated by Bluesound, the DirectDigital™ amplifier in the Powernode Edge aims to deliver 2 x 40 watts (8 ohms) of power and processes music files up to 24-bit/192kHz as well as MQA. Like all Bluesound devices, it works with the BluOS platform and is controlled via the associated app, which has built-in connectivity to many different music streaming services in addition to Internet radio.

The Bluesound POWERNODE EDGE combines Bluesound’s award-winning, Hi-Res music streaming with a built-in 40 watt amplifier for ‘just add speakers’ system versatility at a great value price. Thanks to HDMI and 3.5mm inputs, you can even add extra sources, such as your TV and CD player. Bluesound is an alliance of audiophiles dedicated to delivering on the promise of wireless, digitally perfect high-fidelity audio.

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Direct digital amplifier technology is inherently suited for digital sources.Analog sources like a turntable, will need conversion to a digital signal. The PowerNode Edge can perform analog– to– digital signal conversion (ADC) to support analog sources.Hardcore vinyl enthusiasts may have an issue with that reality. Bluesound Powernode Edge is a slightly stripped-down alternative to the 2021 edition of PowerNode for a much lower price. Prices valid in stores (all including VAT) until close of business on 29th November 2023. (Some of these web prices are cheaper than in-store, so please mention that you've seen these offers online.) Keep the Edge in its comfort zone and there’s a lot to like. The most intriguing aspect of this is that some of the same propulsive edge that marked out the standalone Node is present here too. Bloc Party’s Alpha Games moves with real energy and drive to it, delivering the high speed vocal and dense drum routines with real vigour and bite. Some (but not all) of this can be ascribed to the Edge not being a bass monster of a device but there’s a definition and overall agility to the way it sounds that really helps high tempo music to come alive. You can throw just about any file type at the Powernode Edge, from lossy WMA, OGG, and MP3 files to uncompressed 24-bit/192kHz AIFF and WAV files. The Edge can perform MQA decoding and rendering for hi-rez streaming from Tidal and Radio Paradise.

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