Product profile · Streaming integrated amplifier
Bluesound POWERNODE
A BluOS streaming amplifier with HDMI eARC, passive-speaker outputs, a headphone output and managed subwoofer integration.
Best for
Where it fits
- TV plus passive speakers
- BluOS multi-room systems
- Headphone and subwoofer integration
- A compact music-and-movie system
Avoid if
Where it does not fit
- Google Cast is mandatory
- Dirac Live must be active without a later software step
- Your speaker load and listening distance are unknown
Verified product record
Interfaces and capabilities
Recorded capabilities
AirPlay 2BluetoothMulti-roomRoon ReadyHDMI eARCTV-input multi-roomSubwoofer management
Recorded connections
- Input: HDMI eARC
- Input: Ethernet
- Output: Speaker binding posts
- Output: 6.35 mm headphone
- Output: Subwoofer output
Key limitationDirac Live is described as ready for a future software update; final speaker matching still requires impedance, distance, target SPL and headroom.
Change tracking
Firmware and evidence status
Current in the 9 August 2026 evidence snapshot. Recheck firmware release notes when a protocol, app workflow or restart behaviour is decision-critical.
Open the official product source ↗
Last source review: 9 August 2026. An omitted feature means “not recorded here”, not automatically “unsupported”.
Connected decisions
Related scenarios and articles
Browse explainersCheck compatibility relationsTrack firmware
Member knowledge · editor reviewed
Questions, owner experience and product issues
Join the live member discussion below, or submit structured experience and issue reports for editorial review.
Loading reviewed community records…