Bluesound Powernode Hi-Res Streaming Amplifier (N330)

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A streaming amplifier from Bluesound (model N330) that drives a pair of passive speakers directly. Bluesound rates it at 80 W x 2 into 8 ohms and lists HDMI eARC, a 32-bit 384 kHz DAC, AirPlay 2, two-way Bluetooth with aptX HD and the BluOS app for multi-room music.

Bluesound describes the POWERNODE as the HiFi amp reinvented for the streaming age: a "just add speakers" hi-res system that combines amplification, a DAC and streaming. It is available in Black and White.

Bluesound says the BluOS Controller app connects you to streaming services, internet radio and your own music library.

Power

80 W x 2 (8 ohms)

DAC

32-bit, 384 kHz

HDMI

eARC

Streaming

BluOS, AirPlay 2, Wi-Fi 5, Gigabit Ethernet

Bluetooth

5.0, aptX HD, two-way

Size

220 x 70 x 190 mm, 1.78 kg

Bluesound compares the POWERNODE N330 and N331

Why you will love it

Just add speakers

Bluesound says the POWERNODE packs source, control and amplification into one compact unit. It lists HybridDigital amplification rated at 80 W x 2 (8 ohms).

Speaker connections are 5-way binding posts. Bluesound lists IHF dynamic power of 220 W (4 ohms) and 130 W (8 ohms).

Bluesound POWERNODE streaming amplifier in black, angled view

Hi-res playback

The DAC is a 32-bit, 384 kHz differential design. Bluesound lists native sampling rates up to 192 kHz, bit depths of 16 to 24 and DSD256 support.

Hi-res formats listed are FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF and MPEG-4 SLS. It also lists MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC and OPUS.

Inputs and outputs

The POWERNODE has HDMI eARC, two mini TOSLINK / 3.5 mm stereo combo inputs and a USB Type-A port for an external drive (FAT32 or NTFS). A 3.5 mm headphone output, Bluetooth output to wireless headphones and an RCA subwoofer output are listed.

Bluesound says the subwoofer output can also pair over the network to a PULSE SUB+.

Rear panel of the Bluesound POWERNODE with speaker binding posts, HDMI eARC and inputs

BluOS, AirPlay 2 and multi-room

BluOS is Bluesound's operating system. Bluesound lists AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect and Roon Ready, plus two-way Bluetooth with aptX HD.

Several Bluesound players can be linked into a multi-room system from the BluOS Controller app. Bluesound lists voice control through Amazon Alexa skills.

Top-panel touch controls

The top panel has a touch volume slider, play/pause, previous and next track buttons and 5 touch preset buttons. A proximity sensor and an IR sensor with remote learning are listed.

Bluesound lists the optional RC1 remote controller. It also lists Dirac Live Room Correction ready.

Top panel of the Bluesound POWERNODE with touch controls

Is it right for you?

A great fit if you…

Want one box to stream music and drive a pair of passive speakers
Want a single HDMI eARC connection to a TV
Want a headphone output and a subwoofer output
Want multi-room control from the BluOS Controller app

Worth knowing

The POWERNODE needs passive speakers. It does not include any
Setup and multi-room control use the BluOS Controller app
It measures 220 x 70 x 190 mm and weighs 1.78 kg
A newer POWERNODE (N331) is also listed on our site

Build your system

The POWERNODE needs a pair of speakers. It has a subwoofer output and a pairing option for the PULSE SUB+.

Speakers: Browse bookshelf and stand speakers and floor-standing speakers.
Wireless subwoofer: The Bluesound Pulse Sub+ pairs to the POWERNODE over the network.
Rear speakers: Bluesound suggests a pair of PULSE FLEX 2i for a wireless surround set-up. See the Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i.
Newer model: Compare the Bluesound POWERNODE (N331).

Specifications

Audio

Amplification	HybridDigital
Rated power output	80 W x 2 (8 ohms)
IHF dynamic power	220 W (4 ohms) / 130 W (8 ohms)
Performance	SNR -100 dBA, THD+N 0.008 %
DAC	32-bit, 384 kHz differential output design
Native sampling rates	Up to 192 kHz
Bit depth	16 to 24
DSD support	DSD256
Hi-res formats	FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS
Other formats	MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS
Multi-channel formats	Dolby Digital

Software and integrations

Processor	ARM Cortex-A53, quad-core, 1.8 GHz per core
Operating system	BluOS
Third-party integrations	AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready
Control systems	Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron, Josh.ai
Voice control	Amazon Alexa skills
Network file sharing	SMB, up to 200,000 track index

Connections

Audio inputs	2 x mini TOSLINK / 3.5 mm stereo combo, HDMI eARC
USB	Type-A port for external drive (FAT32 or NTFS)
Speaker outputs	5-way binding posts
Subwoofer	RCA, network pairing to PULSE SUB+
Headphones	3.5 mm stereo out, wireless Bluetooth out
Network	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4 / 5 GHz), Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	5.0 with aptX HD, two-way (transmit and receive)
IR	Built-in sensor with remote learning

General

Finish	Black or White, matte satin paint
Dimensions (W x H x D)	220 x 70 x 190 mm
Weight	1.78 kg
Power consumption	12 W
Operating environment	0 to 40 degrees C

Specifications from the Bluesound POWERNODE (N330) product page, checked November 2026.

What is in the box

120 V AC power cord
230 V AC power cord
Ethernet cable
TOSLINK optical to 3.5 mm mini adaptor (x 2)
Safety guide
Quick setup guide

Questions people ask

How much power does the POWERNODE have?

Bluesound rates it at 80 W per channel into 8 ohms, with IHF dynamic power of 130 W (8 ohms) and 220 W (4 ohms).

Does it have HDMI?

Yes. Bluesound lists an HDMI eARC input.

Can it drive a subwoofer?

Yes. It has an RCA subwoofer output and can pair over the network to a PULSE SUB+.

Which streaming services work with it?

Bluesound lists Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay 2 and Roon Ready, plus others through the BluOS Controller app.

Does it have Bluetooth?

Yes. Bluesound lists two-way Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD, so it can receive music and send to wireless headphones.

Is there a headphone output?

Yes. A 3.5 mm stereo headphone output and a wireless Bluetooth output are listed.