Bluesound Streaming Audio Guide

CAYLA MENGES | MOON AUDIO STAFF/
Bluesound lineup of products sold by Moon Audio

Hi-Res Streamers, Wireless Speakers, and more

Bluesound has a reputation for making some pretty great hi-res streamers and that's no surprise as the NODE entry-level music streamer is one of our top-selling products. As the original hi-res multi-room brand since 2013, Bluesound makes award-winning wireless hi-res sound systems that let you play music in any and every room throughout your home.

At Moon Audio, we carry 10 Bluesound products, from streamers to speakers and soundbars — Everything you need to begin building your perfect home audio setup.

Bluesound brand logo

Who is Bluesound?

Like all great brand stories, Bluesound started from a dream — The dream to make a product for audiophiles aspiring to something more. Bluesound was established as a brand under the umbrella of The Lenbrook Group of Companies. In fact, Bluesound almost didn't happen. The Lenbrook Group had a similar company, NAD Electronics who already had its footing in the world of high-fidelity audio making amplifier designs. But The Lenbrook Group knew they had something special on their hands that could flip the HiFi industry on its head.

Picture this: It's the turn of the 20th century and network audio video players are gaining traction, with an increasing interest in wireless connectivity in tablets, screens, user interfaces and so on. This new market would be Bluesound's bread and butter.

With the manifesto "Living HiFi," Bluesound launched in 2013 with four products in its lineup: The NODE, POWERNODE, VAULT, and PULSE. At the time there were minimal music streaming services and most people were still ripping CDs and downloading music onto their computer. So how do you capture a market that's not quite ready to jump into the world of Hi-Res streaming? Create a product with CD ripping — the VAULT.

The NODE became a very popular product for Bluesound because of its ability to be easily integrated into your system. Bluesound found that a lot of people still had very old stereos that weren't up to date with the latest amplifier. How do you combat that? Well, Bluesound combined the NODE and an integrated amplifier and thus the POWERNODE was born.

The PULSE family of speakers was an understated part of Bluesound's story. For the company, the interesting design of the PULSE was one way they could get the attention for a product that carries the same DNA as all of Bluesound's products. The PULSE speakers' physical and industrial design was honest and pure.

Bluesound says their first generation of products were radical with industrial designs that were different from anything on the market at the time. They entered the market with a new brand and rolled out products that were bound to shake the industry.

In 2015, Bluesound introduced its second generation of products, having changed industrial designs in a lot of their products while also adding new products. Bluesound Generation 2 included: NODE 2, POWERNODE 2, VAULT 2, PULSE 2, PULSE MINI, and PULSE FLEX. In the same year they stepped into the home theater realm with two products: PULSE SOUNDBAR and PULSE SUB. In 2018, generation 2i products became integrated with Apple AirPlay, giving customers another access point to stream into the Bluesound ecosystem.

Bluesound POWERNODE Amplifier

Bluesound POWERNODE

Picture this: It's the turn of the 20th century and network audio video players are gaining traction, with an increasing interest in wireless connectivity in tablets, screens, user interfaces and so on. This new market would be Bluesound's bread and butter.

Over the last decade, Bluesound has evolved and matured to understand a user's true needs. They've created a brand centered around providing users with a listening experience they control. Integrating streaming music services is central to Bluesound's flexibility as a brand. They know that's how a lot of people want to listen to music.

Today, Bluesound has a range of products within three sectors: Wireless stereo components, wireless speakers, and wireless home theater. To honor 10 years of "Living HiFi," Bluesound released the NODE X — A limited anniversary-edition streamer, as a nod to the sucess of the original NODE. Bluesound products are intuitive and easy to use. Whether you're an audiophile or a music lover looking to amp up your home audio setup — Bluesound delivers an experience that rivals, if not trumps, some of the top brands out there.


BluOS

The real star of the show when it comes to Bluesound streamers is BluOS. The BluOS app is one of the most intuitive and well-thought-out companion control devices for any streaming device out there. The BluOS app is available on your smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer. It's the "brain" of your entire home audio ecosystem, allowing you to manage all of your music and stream it to any BluOS enabled stereo system or speakers. Control where, at what volume, and when music plays. You can play music in perfect sync or different music simultaneously.

Using your home network to connect more than one enabled device, BluOS wirelessly transmits lossless music up to 24-bit/192kHz at record-fast speeds, with no lag or loss in sound quality. Setup is simple, streaming is easy, and you've got everything you need to control your listening experience right there on the BluOS app.

Discover a plethora of music with access to hundreds of internet radio stations, dozens of streaming music services, or even your own digital music library. BluOS has Roon integration that supports files stored on internal and external hard drives and NAS. Access TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, SoundMachine, and many more streaming services (subscriptions purchased separately). You can also connect and share your music collection from a computer or network-attached storage drive to the BluOS app.

BluOS music service integrations

BluOS has voice control with Amazon Alexa and Apple's Siri so you can play a track, or skip a song, and even say what room you want to listen to music in. Through the app you control the volume in any room, read detailed artist information, and even check what quality you are streaming. No more rummaging through the couch cracks for the missing remote!

Bluesound has extensive technical support to include guides and downloads for the BluOS app and all of their products, available on their website. The latest version of BluOS was released in the spring of 2023, BluOS 4.0— Improved navigation, a new home screen display, a globally accessible search feature and more.


BluOS Features

Voice Control via Amazon Alexa

Full support for Hi-Res audio on all Bluesound players: Can stream uncompressed WAV, FLAC, ALAC music files over Wi-Fi or USB connection

3rd Party integrations such as Control4, Crestron, Lutron, ELAN, RTI, and more

Dolby Digital support: PULSE SOUNDBAR+ and PULSE SUB+ can be wirelessly connected with a pair of PULSE FLEX speakers to create a home theater setup

Wi-Fi chipset technology

Bluetooth® aptX ™ HD

Dolby Atmos 3D experience

MQA (End-to-end studio-speaker technology)

 


BluOS Minimum System Requirements

iOS version 9.3

Android version 5.0

MacOS version 10.13

Windows version 7

Bluesound BluOS app

Bluesound Wireless Stereo Components

Bluesound's wireless stereo components reimagine the world of wireless streaming. With components engineered to connect your existing stereo system to wireless streaming, you can access all of your favorite songs with ease. The NODE X is Bluesound's latest addition to the wireless stereo components lineup.


HUB Music Streamer

Streaming audio is more flexible than ever with the HUB Music Streamer. Turn any wired audio device into a multi-room player by adding a HUB to transmit music wirelessly to one or many Bluesound players around the home. With a compact, minimalist design and a choice of high-speed dual-band Wi-Fi or wired Gigabit Ethernet connection options, the HUB provides unlimited placement flexibility, so you don’t have to move players around or deal with wires.

This network accessory has a wealth of digital and analog input options including HDMI eARC, Coax Digital, TOSLINK optical, analog RCA, and a MM Phono input. Each HUB can simultaneously stream one digital and one analog source, and up to four HUBs can be supported on a single network.


NODE Hi-Res Music Streamer

The Bluesound NODE is an all-in-one multi-room Hi-Res wireless music streamer that reinvents your HiFi systems and equipment. The NODE is a very basic, easy to understand streaming system for beginners that allows users to begin developing their own quality sound system for their home.

Connect the Bluesound NODE to any existing stereo amplifier, AV receiver, or powered audio system. The NODE supports multiple file formats such as MP3, WMA, OPUS and Hi-Res formats including FLAC, WAV, and AIFF. The streamer utilizes a 32-Bit, 384kHz differential output design digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The NODE operates with Microsoft and Apple operating systems, and integrates with Control4, RTI, iPORT, ELAN, Airplay 2 and others. The NODE has a clean and accurate sound signature that works great with all genres. The NODE features a top panel interface with touch controls and presets. Control the volume, play, pause, and skip tracks all with the touch of a finger. For information on how to setup and use the NODE, check out our blog here. 


VAULT 2i Network Streamer

The Bluesound VAULT 2i is a network streamer that digitizes, organizes and displays your physical music library. Plus it allows you to connect to your Hi-Res music streaming apps like Spotify, Tidal and Amazon Music. The VAULT 2i lets you rip all your CDs rapidly in bit-perfect, high-resolution formats: —FLAC, space-saving MP3, and everything in between. Store thousands of tracks on its internal ultra-quiet 2TB hard drive that doubles as a network NAS drive.

Once set up on your wired home network, the VAULT 2i allows you to access and share your entire music library, and stream it to any Bluesound player, all without a computer. Hook up the VAULT 2i to your existing gear, pair it with a set of powered speakers, or stream your digital music collection in studio-quality to Bluesound players all over the home. A powerful Dual-Core ARM Cortex A9 processor allows the VAULT 2i to effectively multitask while streaming to multiple rooms with flawless playback. For information on how to setup and use the VAULT 2i, check out our blog here.


Bluesound Wireless Stereo Component Specifications

Bluesound HUB Music Streamer

Audio & Operating System

Operating System

BluOS

Maximum Number Units

4x HUB on single network (8 simultaneous streams)

Distortion

<0.0% 20-20 kHz -1dBFS output

BluOs Controller Operating System

iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS

Native Sampling Rates

up to 192 kHz

Frequency Response

20-20 kHz +/-0.3dB; 50 kHz -3dB

Control Systems Integration (Via software update)

Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

Bit Depth

16 - 24

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

>100 dB (Line input), >80 dB (Phono MM input)

Simultaneous Audio Streams

2 per HUB, 1x analog audio input, 1x digital audio input

Connections

Power Supply

Universal USB-C Power adapter

(Input: 100-40V AC/0.3A Output: 5V/2A)

Analog Line Input

1x Stereo RCA

HDMI Input

HDMI eARC with CEC

Ethernet/ LAN

Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps

Phono Input

1x Stereo RCA (Moving Magnet)

USB Input

Type A (For BluOS firmware upgrade only)

Wi-Fi Built In

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 2.4/5GHz

Optical Input

1x TOSLINK digital optical

Audio Output

Network

Coaxial Input

1x RCA (75 Ohms)

Features

Processor

ARM Cortex -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core

Function Button

Front Panel Function Button

Status Indicator

Front Panel LED

Power Consumption

0.5W Network Standby

General

Finish

Black; Matte Satin Paint

Included Accessories

5V Power Adapter, 3x international Plug Adapters, USB-C Power Cable,

Ethernet Cable, Mounting Template, Safety/Warranty Guide, Quick Setup Guide

Weight

0.63kg / 1.39lbs

Version

CB130

Product Dimensions

143 x 153 x 45mm (5.6 x 6 x 1.8 in)

Bluesound NODE Music Streamer

Connections

Network

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz), Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps

Bluetooth

Bluetooth with support for aptX HD, Two-Way (Transmit & receive)

Trigger

12V Trigger Out

Audio Input

Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo Combo, HDMI eARC

Headphones

3.5mm Stereo Out, Wireless Bluetooth Out

IR Remote

IR Sensor Built In - Front panel with IR Remote Learning, IR Input 3.5mm Jack

Audio Output

Analog Stereo RCA (Fixed or Variable), Coaxial RCA, TOSLINK digital optical, USB Audio 2.0

Subwoofer

RCA Out, Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+

Power

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

USB

Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted)

Audio

Native Sampling Rates

Up to 192 kHz

Supported Audio Formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS

Hi-Res Audio File Formats
FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS

Performance

SNR -113dBA, THD +N, 0.002%

Bit Depths

16 - 24

Processor

ARM Cortex -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core

DAC

32-Bit, 384kHz, Differential Output Design

Software & Integrations

Operating System

BluOS

Album Art Supported

JPG, PNG

Voice Control

Amazon Alexa Skills

App Controller Operating Systems

iOS, Android, Windows Vista 7, 8, 10, macOS 10-11

Internet Radio

CALM Radio, SiriusXM (US & Canada), iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, RADIO.com, Radio Paradise, TuneIn

3rd-Party

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready

Network File Sharing

SMB up to 200,000 track index

Music Services

Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Qobuz, QPlay, Qsic, Spotify, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL, Tunify

Control Systems

Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

User Interface

Status Indicator

RGB LED x2

Volume Control Buttons

Touch Slider LED

Preset Buttons

Touch LED x5

Play/Pause Button

Touch LED

Previous/Next Track Buttons

Touch LED

Proximity Sensor

Yes

General

Storage Environment

-10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity

Finish

Black/White; Matte Satin Paint

Product Dimensions

220 x 46 x 146mm (8.7 x 1.8 x 5.7 in)

Operating Environment

0°C to 40°C

Included Accessories

120V AC Power Cord, 230V AC Power Cord, Ethernet Cable, Stereo RCA to RCA Cable,

TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adapter, Safety/Warranty Guide, Quick Setup Guide

Product Weight

1.09kg / 2.4lbs

Shipping Weight

2.28kg / 5.03lbs

Shipping Dimensions

300 x 300 x 74mm (11.8 x 11.8 x 2.75 in)

Bluesound Vault 2i Network Streamer

Audio

Supported File Formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS

Hi-Res formats
FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF

Music Services

Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Qobuz, QPlay, Qsic, Spotify, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL, Tunify

Bit Depths

16, 24

Storage

2TB internal ultra-quiet hard-drive with low power consumption

Supported Operating Systems

Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista 7-10, Apple Macintosh 7-10

Voice Control Integrations

Amazon Alexa Skills

Rip Formats

FLAC, MP3 (320kbps), WAV selectable

Performance

THD+N - 110dBA

Distortion - 0.005%

3rd-Party

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready

CD

Slot-loading mechanism for ripping standard audio CDs

DAC

32-Bit, 192kHz

Control Systems

Control 4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

Native Sampling Rates

32 - 192 kHz

Free Internet Radio

CALM Radio, SiriusXM (US & Canada), iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, RADIO.com, Radio Paradise, TuneIn

Album Art

JPG, PNG

Connectivity

Network

Gigabit Ethernet RJ45

Bluetooth Connectivity

Two-Way (transmit & receive)

Audio In

Combo - TOSLINK / 3.5mm

USB Host

1x Type-A port for connection to USB memory sticks (Fat32 or NTFS formatted) and supported peripherals

1x Type-B (mini) for product servicing

Bluetooth Quality

Bluetooth with support for aptX HD

Audio Out

Analog RCA Stereo with FIXED option, Coaxial RCA, TOSLINK digital optical, Headphone 3.5mm Stereo, Subwoofer RCA, 12 Volt trigger out

Power

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

User Interface

Pushbuttons

Simple top-panel touch controls

Mobile Operating System

BluOS - Free Android and iOS App available online at Google Play and Apple App Store

Control

IR learning remote capability

General

Processor

Dual-Core ARM CORTEX A9, 1 GHz

Power Consumption (Idle)

11 Watts

Storage Environment

-10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity

Unit Weight

1.84 kg / 4.05 lbs

Accessories

2x AC power cords (Europe & North America), Universal AC Power Supply, Stereo RCA Cable, Stereo 3.5mm mini-plug to RCA cable, Ethernet Cable

Operating Environment

0° C to 40° C

Gross Dimensions

220 x 90 x 192 mm (8.7 x 3.54 x 7.55 in)

Finish

Available in White or Black Matte


Bluesound Wireless Speakers

Stream, store, and share quality sound throughout your home using Bluesound's wireless speakers. Bluetooth's state-of-the art aptX™ HD technology allows you to seamlessly stream music to Bluetooth speakers, and experience uninterrupted audio throughout your home.


PULSE MINI 2i Streaming Speaker

The PULSE MINI 2i redefines what compact speakers can do by delivering a rich, dynamic performance no matter where you place it. The PULSE MINI 2i is compact and versatile — It can easily fit into small living spaces, all while providing an outstanding Hi-Res music streaming experience.

Featuring freshly redesigned tweeters that expand the listening sweet spot, the PULSE MINI 2i has double the bass drivers and amp power, resulting in a true stereo performance. The PULSE MINI 2i also features the most sophisticated DSP engine available, making its acoustic performance all the more impressive.


PULSE 2i Wireless Multi-Room Speaker

The PULSE 2i Wireless Multi-Room Speaker is the most complete powered streaming speaker available by Bluesound. The PUSLE 2i combines Bluetooth and multi-room capabilities to fill large spaces with rich, clear, Hi-Res audio. When it comes to your music, don't settle for anything less than high fidelity.

No matter where you place it, the PULSE 2i will deliver clear, distortion-free sound to anywhere in the home. Best-in-class dual-band Wi-Fi allows the PULSE 2i to give a stunning performance, free from skips or delays. The PULSE 2i also has native support for Bluetooth® aptX ™ HD, giving it the ability to transmit studio-quality music to Bluetooth headphones and speakers. Listening to your favorite songs never felt so easy.


Bluesound Wireless Speaker Specifications

Bluesound PULSE MINI 2i Speaker

Audio

Supported File Formats

MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS

 

Power Output

100 watts of total system power

 

 

Voice Control Integrations

Amazon Alexa Skills

 

Internet Radio

CALM Radio, SiriusXM (US & Canada), iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, RADIO.com, Radio Paradise, TuneIn

Native Sampling Rates

32 - 192 kHz

Speakers

2 x 4” (102mm) Woofers
2 x 3/4” (19mm) Tweeters

3rd-Party

AirPlay 2
Spotify Connect
Tidal Connect
Roon Ready

Music Services

Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Qobuz, QPlay, Spotify, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL, Tunify

Bit Depths

16 - 24

Album Art

JPG

Control Systems

Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

Supported Operating Systems

Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems:
Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista 7-10, Apple Macintosh 7-10

Performance

Frequency Response: 50Hz - 20kHz ±1.5dB, -10dB @ 40Hz

Distortion

THD+N - 0.030%

Connectivity

Network

Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual-band)

Audio Input

Combo - Toslink/3.5mm

Bluetooth Quality

Bluetooth with support for aptX® HD

USB

1 x Type-A port for connection to USB memory sticks
(Fat32 or NTFS formatted) and supported peripherals
1 x Type-B (mini) for product servicing

Audio Output

Headphone output - 3.5 Stereo

Bluetooth Connectivity

Two-Way (Transmit & receive)

Power

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

User Interface

Pushbuttons

Simple top-panel touch controls

Mobile

Free Android and iOS App Available Online at Google Play and Apple App Store

Control

IR Sensor built in - Front panel

General

Processor

ARM® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz

Power Consumption (Idle)

14 Watts

Storage Environment

-10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity

Accessories

2x AC power cords (Europe & North America)
Toslink Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor
Ethernet Cable

Unit Weight

3.6 kg / 7.9 lbs

Operating Environment

0° C to 40° C

Finish

Available in White or Black Matte

Gross Dimensions

335 x 172 x 155 mm
13.2 x 6.8 x 6.1 in

Blusound PULSE 2i Speaker

Audio

Supported File Formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS

Hi-Res Formats
FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF

Power Output

150W total system power, bi-amplified
65W x 2 Woofer; 10W x 2 Tweeter

Music Services

Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster,
Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Qobuz, QPlay, Qsic, Spotify, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL, Tunify

Native Sampling Rates

32 - 192 kHz

Speakers

2 x 5.25" (133mm) Woofers
2 x 1" (25mm) Tweeters

Voice Control Integrations

Amazon Alexa Skills

Bit Depths

16 - 24

Supported Operating Systems

iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS X 7-10

3rd-Party

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready

Performance

Frequency Response: 40Hz - 20kH z±1.5dB, -10dB @ 33Hz

Album Art

JPG, PNG

Control Systems

Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

Distortion

THD+N, 0.030%

Internet Radio

CALM Radio, SiriusXM (US & Canada), iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, RADIO.com, Radio Paradise, TuneIn

Connectivity

Audio Input

Combo - Toslink/3.5mm

Network

Ethernet RJ45, GigE
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual-band)

Bluetooth Connectivity

Two-Way (Transmit & receive)

Audio Output

Headphone output - 3.5 Stereo

USB

1 x Type-A port for connection to USB memory sticks (Fat32 or NTFS formatted) and supported peripherals
1 x Type-B (mini) for product servicing

Bluetooth Quality

Bluetooth with support for aptX HD

Power

Universal tri-pin AC Cord Input (100-240AC)

User Interface

Pushbuttons

Simple top-panel touch controls

Mobile Operating System

BluOS - Free Android and iOS App available online at Google Play and Apple App Store

Control

IR Sensor built in - Front Panel

General

Processor

ARM CORTEX A9, 1 GHz

Power Consumption (Idle)

14 Watts

Storage Environment

-10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity

Unit Weight

5.05kg / 11.11 lbs

Accessories

2x AC power cords (Europe & North America)
Toslink Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Safety/Warranty Guide
Quick Setup Guide

Operating Environment

0° C to 40° C

Gross Dimensions

420 x 198 x 192mm (16.5

Finish

Available in White or Black Matte


Bluesound Wireless Home Theater: Subwoofers & Soundbars

Bluesound's wireless home theater components allow you to build the ultimate home theater system. Turn your music, movies, sports, and video games into a fully immersive sonic experience.

Powernode Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier

$949.00


POWERNODE EDGE Wireless Music Streaming Amplifier

The POWERNODE EDGE is a compact, wireless music streaming amplifier that combines 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.

All you need to do is connect a pair of passive speakers to experience an incredible all-in-one HiFi solution. Easily connect wired sources, like a TV or turntable, with HDMI eARC or the combo analog/digital input. Comparable in size to the average hardcover book, this small yet mighty HiFi system transforms any space into a high-fidelity haven.


PULSE SUB+ Wireless Powered Soundbar

The PULSE SUB+ Wireless Powered Subwoofer enhances your home theater experience by delivering a deep, accurate bass to music, movies, games, and more. This subwoofer is designed to be used with Bluesound wireless speakers, amplifiers, and streamers. Featuring an 8" woofer and a smart DSP amplifier that delivers 150W of deep, detailed bass. It's got a sleek and compact design to fit beside, behind, or underneath your furniture. The PULSE SUB+ comes with a custom mounting bracket as well.


Bluesound POWERNODE Amplifier

$949.00

POWERNODE Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier

The Bluesound POWERNODE is a HiFi amp designed to easily drive your existing pair of premium speakers, featuring 80W per channel of zero-distortion power. Source, control, and amplification come packed into the compact and minimalist POWERNODE. A premium DAC design delivers Hi-Res, studio-quality music, including support for FLAC, MQA, and other popular file formats.

The POWERNODE supports HDMI eARC, dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet. As well as Apple Airplay 2, two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, RCA, Toslink optical, 3.5mm jack, and USB Type A connectors. Seamlessly connect the POWERNODE to multiple Bluesound speakers throughout the home with the BluOS Controller app and create an intuitive multi-room music system unlike any other.


PULSE SOUNDBAR+

The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ is the ultimate audiophile-grade soundbar for all your home entertainment needs. Designed to seamlessly fit with your existing TV setup and enhance the sound experience, the PULSE SOUNDBAR+ offers precise soundscapes that place you in the middle of the action. With Dolby Atmos, you can experience music, movies, and games in the most immersive and cinematic way.

The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ has eight Class D powered speakers that create 120W of powerful, moving sound with deep bass and rich detail. The PULSE SOUNDBAR+ features an all-new quad-core processor designed specifically to deliver audio at ultra-fast speeds with the highest quality.


Bluesound Wireless Home Theater Specifications

Bluesound POWERNODE EDGE Amplifier

Audio

Supported Audio File Formats

MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS

Native Sampling Rates

up to 192 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

-91dBA

Rated Power Output

40W x 2 (8 Ohms)

Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats

FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS

Bit Depths

16-24

Distortion

THD+N, 0.008%

IHF Dynamic Power

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

Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats

Dolby® Digital

Audio Controls & EQ

BluOS Controller App

Amplification

DirectDigital™

Minimum Impedance

4 Ohms

Software & Integrations

Operating System

BluOS

Processor

ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core

Album Art Supported

JPG, PNG

Voice Control Integrations

Amazon Alexa Skills

BluOS Home Theater

Yes - rear surround channels

App Controller Operating Systems

iOS, Android, Windows, macOS

Supported Network File Sharing

Server Message Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files

Music Services

Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannel, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Qobuz, QPlay, Qsic, Spotify, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL, Tunify

Internet Radio

CALM Radio, SiriusXM (US & Canada), iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, RADIO.com, Radio Paradise, TuneIn

 

3rd-Party Integrations

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready

Control System Integrations

Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

Connections

Power Supply

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

Bluetooth Quality

Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD

IR Input

3.5mm Jack

USB IN

Type A (Fat32 Formatted)

Subwoofer Output

RCA x 1; Wireless to PULSE SUB+

Ethernet/LAN

Ethernet RJ45, Gigabit 1000 Mbps

Bluetooth Connectivity

Two-Way (transmit & receive)

Optical/Analog Input

Combo - Mini TOSLINK/Stereo 3.5mm

Headphone Output

Bluetooth only

Speaker Terminals

5-Way Binding Post

Wi-Fi Built In

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

IR Optical Built In

IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning

HDMI Input

HDMI eARC

User Interface & Control

Status Indicator

LED

Volume Control Buttons

Touch LED

Preset Buttons

In-App

Play/Pause Button

Touch LED

Previous/Next Track Buttons

Touch LED

General

Finish

Black/White; Matte Satin Paint

Storage Environment

-10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity

Product Dimensions

219 x 44.5 x 193 mm
8.6 x 1.75 x 7.6 in

Operating Environment

'0°C to 40°C

Included Accessories

120V AC Power Cord, 230V AC Power Cord, Ethernet Cable,
TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adapter, Metal Mounting Bracket,
Metal Mounting Screw, Rubber Mount Attachment,
Safety/Warranty Guide, Quick Setup Guide

Shipping Weight

2.62kg/5.78lbs

Max Power Consumption

210W

Product Weight

1.37kg/3.02lbs

Shipping Dimensions

300 x 300 x 95 mm
11.8 x 11.8 x 3.74 in

Bluesound PULSE SUB+ Soundbar

General

Status Indicator

Dimmable LED

Ethernet/LAN

Ethernet RJ45

USB

Type A (upgrade only); Type B (mini) for service

Processor

ARM® Cortex™ -A9, 1GHz

Wireless

WiFi 802.11ac, dual-band

Finish

Available in White or Black Matte

Power

Universal bi-pin AC cord input, (100 – 240AC, 50/60Hz)

Analog

Mono Low/Line Level Input

Included Accessories

120V AC Power Cord, 230V AC Power Cord,
Magnetic Rubber Feet x 2, Wall Mount Bracket,
Safety/Warranty Guide, Quick Setup Guide

Amplifier

Continuous

150W

Dynamic Peak

200W

Type

Smart DSP Amplifier, Class D

Power Consumption

0.5W Network Standby

Frequency Response

On Axis @ 0°±2dB

22Hz - 150Hz

LF Cutoff -10dB

20Hz

Acoustic Design

Woofer (Nominal)

203mm / 8” Polypropylene cone, Rubber Surround

Crossover

50Hz - 150Hz, LFE setting

User Interface

Physical Push Buttons

Volume +/-
Function Button

Mobile Operating System

BluOS - Free Android and iOS App Available Online at Google Play and Apple App Store

Advanced Audio Controls

Volume +/-
Variable Crossover Frequency
Variable Phase

Dimensions

Dimensions

457 x 300 x 146mm (W x H x D metric)

Weight

8.28kg/18.25lbs
(not including feet or wall bracket)

Bluesound POWERNODE Amplifier

Audio

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

Native Sampling Rates

up to 192 kHz

Performance

SNR -100dBA
THD+N, 0.008%

Rated Power Output

80W x 2 (8 Ohms)

Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats

Dolby Digital

Supported Network File Sharing

Server Messsage Block (SMB) up to 200,000 files

DAC

32-Bit, 384kHz
Differential Output design

IHF Dynamic Power

220W (4 Ohms) / 130W (8 Ohms)

Processor

ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core

Bit Depths

16 - 24

Amplification

HybridDigital™

Software & Integrations

Operating System

BluOS

Album Art Supported

JPG, PNG

Voice Control

Amazon Alexa Skills

App Controller Operating Systems

iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10-11

Music Services

Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Qobuz, QPlay, Qsic, Spotify, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL, Tunify

3rd-Party

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready

Network File Sharing

SMB up to 200,000 track index

Internet Radio

CALM Radio, SiriusXM (US & Canada), iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, RADIO.com, Radio Paradise, TuneIn

Control Systems

Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

General

Finish

Black/White; Matte Satin Paint

Storage Environment

-10°C to 50°C, 20% to 80% relative humidity

Product Dimensions

220 x 70 x 190 mm
8.7 x 2.75 x 7.5 in

Included Accessories

120V AC Power Cord, 230V AC Power Cord, Ethernet Cable,
TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor x 2,
Safety/Warranty Guide,
Quick Setup Guide

Operating Environment

'0°C to 40°C

Shipping Weight

3.15kg/6.94lbs

Power Consumption

12 Watts

Product Weight

1.78kg/3.9lbs

Shipping Dimensions

300 x 300 x 110 mm
11.8 x 11.8 x 4.33 in

User Interface

Status Indicator

RGB LED x 2

Volume Control Buttons

Touch Slider LED

Preset Buttons

Touch LED x 5

Play/Pause Button

Touch LED

Previous/Next Track Buttons

Touch LED

Proximity Sensor

Yes

Connections

Network

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz)
Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps

Audio Input

Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo x 2
HDMI eARC

Headphones

3.5mm Stereo Out,
Wireless Bluetooth Out

USB

Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted)

Bluetooth

Bluetooth with support for aptX HD
Two-Way (Transmit & receive)

Audio Output

5-Way Binding Post Speaker Terminals

Subwoofer

RCA, Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+

IR Remote

IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning
Universal 3-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)

General

Operating System

BluOS

Supported Network File Sharing

Server Messsage Block (SMB)

Music Services

Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Qobuz, QPlay, Qsic, Spotify, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL, Tunify

3rd-Party Integrations

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready

Supported Controller Operating System

iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.10-10.15, 11

Native Sampling Rates

up to 192 kHz

Control System Integrations

Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

Finish

Black / White

Voice Control Integrations

Amazon Alexa Skills

Bit Depths

16-24

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

Internet Radio

CALM Radio, SiriusXM (US & Canada), iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, RADIO.com, Radio Paradise, TuneIn

Supported Multi-Channel Audio Formats

Dolby Atmos; Dolby Digital

Features

Status Indicator

Front Panel LED

Audio Controls & EQ

In-App

Power Output

120W total system power

Play/Pause Button

Touch LED

Processor

ARM® Cortex™ -A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core

Speakers

1" (25mm) Tweeter x 2;
2" (50mm) Mid-Range x 2;
4" (102mm) Woofer x 2;
4" (102mm) Passive Radiator x 2

Volume Control Buttons

Touch LED

Distortion

THD+N, 0.030%

Frequency Response

+/- 1dB 70Hz - 20kHz; 3dB down at 55Hz; 3dB down at 25Hz

Previous/Next Track Buttons

In-App

Amplification

Digital

Preset Buttons

In-App

Connections

Power

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

Bluetooth Connectivity

Two-Way (Transmit & receive)

USB In

Type A (Fat32 Formatted)

Subwoofer Output

1x RCA Analog; 1x Wireless via Secondary Wi-Fi module

Ethernet/LAN

Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps

IR Optical Built In

IR Sensor Built In - Front panel with IR Remote Learning

USB

Type B (mini) for product servicing

HDMI Input

HDMI eARC

Wi-Fi Built In

2x Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band

Optical/Analog Input:

TOSLINK; 3.5mm Analog Line In

Headphone Output

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Quality

Bluetooth with support for aptX HD

Dimensions

Weight

6.8kg / 15lb

Size

1073 x 141 x 70mm (W x H x D), 42.25 x 5.5 x 2.75 in (W x H x D)
(not including wall bracket or kickstands)


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Cayla Menges

"Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing" - Benjamin Franklin

For Cayla Menges, combining her passion for writing and love for music is the perfect recipe. Cayla uses her love for storytelling and experience as a former newspaper journalist to create content that informs and resonates with music lovers and audiophiles alike. When she's not at Moon Audio, Cayla enjoys bingeing reality TV, knitting, trying her hand at new recipes, traveling and spending time with family and friends.