Bluesound Powernode Edge Streamer/Amp - NEW

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Hi Guys

The new Powernode Edge has arrived and is in stock priced @R15 990, details and pics as per below

Add a little extra power with the POWERNODE EDGE, the perfect entry point into “just add speakers” HiFi for the streaming age, combining streaming sources, control, and amplification all in one place. 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.

• 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.

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

Native Sampling Rates​

up to 192 kHz

Bit Depth​

16-24

Audio Controls & EQ​

BluOS Controller App

Signal-to-Noise Ratio​

-91dBA

Distortion​

THD+N, 0.008%

Amplification​

DirectDigital™

Rated Power Output​

40W x 2 (8 Ohms)

IHF Dynamic Power​

80W (4 Ohms) / 50W (8 Ohms)

Minimum Impedance​

4 Ohms

Power Supply​

Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)

Ethernet/LAN​

Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps

Wi-Fi Built In​

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band

Bluetooth Quality​

Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD

Bluetooth Connectivity​

Two-Way (transmit & receive)

IR Optical Built In​

IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning

IR Input​

3.5mm Jack

Optical/Analog Input​

Combo - Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm

HDMI Input​

HDMI eARC

USB IN​

Type A (Fat32 Formatted)

Headphone Output​

Bluetooth only

Subwoofer Output​

RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+

Speaker Terminals​

5-Way Binding Post