Next-Generation Streaming Amplification for High-Resolution Music and Simplified Home Theater
The Bluesound POWERNODE (2025) Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Amplifier combines high-resolution BluOS streaming, powerful DirectDigital™ amplification and flexible television integration in one compact component. Delivering 100 watts per channel in stereo or 80 watts across three LCR channels into 8 ohms, the new POWERNODE can power a traditional two-channel Hi-Fi system or add a dedicated center speaker for clearer dialogue and a more convincing front soundstage.
HDMI eARC and Dolby Digital decoding allow the POWERNODE to replace a conventional AV receiver in streamlined entertainment systems, while BluOS brings high-resolution music, internet radio, multi-room audio and major streaming platforms together under one interface. DSD256 support, Dirac Live Ready room correction, USB-C computer audio, THX AAA headphone amplification, AirPlay 2, Roon Ready integration and wireless surround support make the 2025 POWERNODE equally capable with music, movies and personal listening.
Highlights & Benefits
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100W × 2 Stereo or 80W × 3 LCR Amplification — Use the POWERNODE as a powerful two-channel integrated amplifier or activate its third amplified channel for a dedicated center speaker in a TV system.
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HDMI eARC with Dolby Digital — Connect a compatible television with a single HDMI cable and enjoy high-quality TV, movie and gaming audio without a conventional AV receiver.
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BluOS High-Resolution Streaming — Stream music up to 24-bit/192kHz with access to more than 20 music services, internet radio, local libraries and synchronized multi-room playback.
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Dirac Live Ready — Optional Dirac Live room correction can optimize the loudspeaker and room response for more accurate bass, imaging and tonal balance.
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THX AAA Headphone Amplifier — A dedicated 6.35mm headphone output provides high-quality personal listening with exceptionally low distortion.
Technology & Design
DirectDigital™ Amplification — Bluesound's refined amplifier platform provides up to 100 watts per channel in stereo while maintaining low distortion and substantial dynamic headroom from a compact chassis.
Three-Channel LCR Capability — Unlike the previous POWERNODE, the 2025 N331 can power left, center and right speakers directly at up to 80 watts per channel, allowing better dialogue localization without adding an external amplifier.
1.8GHz Quad-Core Processing — An ARM Cortex-A53 processor manages BluOS streaming, high-resolution decoding, Dolby Digital playback, multi-room synchronization and system control.
Wireless BluOS Home Theater Expansion — Add compatible Bluesound speakers as wireless surrounds and a PULSE SUB+ as a wireless subwoofer to create a streamlined surround system without conventional rear-channel speaker wiring.
FAQ — Bluesound POWERNODE (2025)
How much power does the 2025 Bluesound POWERNODE produce?
The N331 delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms in conventional two-channel stereo operation. It can also operate as a three-channel left/center/right amplifier rated at 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms.
Can the new POWERNODE power a center-channel speaker?
Yes. One of the major upgrades to the 2025 POWERNODE is its ability to directly power left, center and right passive speakers. This makes it particularly useful for TV systems where improved dialogue clarity is desired without using a full AV receiver.
Does the 2025 POWERNODE support Dirac Live?
Yes. The POWERNODE is Dirac Live Ready. Room correction requires a compatible Dirac Live license and calibration microphone, which are available separately.
What changed compared with the previous POWERNODE N330?
The 2025 N331 increases stereo power from 80 watts to 100 watts per channel, adds an 80-watt dedicated center-channel option, THX AAA headphone amplification, DSD256 playback, USB-C computer audio and updated Dirac Live Ready capability while retaining HDMI eARC and BluOS streaming.
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