Bluesound Powernode Hi-Res Streaming Amplifier (N331)

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A streaming amplifier from Bluesound with 100 W per channel in stereo or 80 W per channel across left, centre and right, HDMI eARC, a 6.35 mm headphone output and BluOS multi-room streaming.

Bluesound describes the POWERNODE as a high-performance streaming amplifier that combines hi-fi playback with BluOS multi-room support. It comes in black or white with a matte satin finish.

Power

100 W × 2 or 80 W × 3 (8Ω)

HDMI eARC

Streaming

BluOS, AirPlay 2, Spotify, Tidal and Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready

Headphones

6.35 mm output with THX AAA technology

Hi-res

Up to 192 kHz, 16-24 bit, DSD256

Size (W × H × D)

220 × 70 × 190 mm

See the POWERNODE

Why you will love it

Stereo or left, centre and right amplification

Bluesound rates the POWERNODE at 100 W per channel into 8Ω in stereo, and 80 W per channel into 8Ω across three channels. IHF dynamic power is listed as 265 W into 4Ω and 140 W into 8Ω.

Bluesound says it uses its DirectDigital platform. The rear panel has 5-way binding posts for right, centre and left speakers.

Bluesound POWERNODE N331 streaming amplifier in black

One cable to your TV

The POWERNODE has an HDMI eARC input, centre channel support and wireless surround pairing. Bluesound says it connects to a TV with a single cable and removes the need for an AV receiver.

Bluesound lists Dolby Digital as the supported multi-channel format, and wireless Dolby Digital surround through BluOS Bonded Speaker Link.

BluOS streaming and multi-room

BluOS gives control of more than 20 streaming services, internet radio and your own digital library, and can stream hi-res audio around the home. Control is through the BluOS Controller app on iOS, Android, Windows and macOS.

Bluesound lists AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect and Roon Ready, plus Amazon Alexa skills for voice control.

Supported hi-res formats are FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF and MPEG-4 SLS, with DSD256 support and native sampling rates up to 192 kHz.

Rear panel of the Bluesound POWERNODE with Ethernet, USB, HDMI eARC, optical, analogue, subwoofer out and binding posts

Headphone output and touch controls

A 6.35 mm headphone output on the front uses THX AAA technology. Bluesound also lists a Bluetooth output for wireless headphones.

A touch-sensitive glass panel with proximity sensing gives playback control and five preset buttons.

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 cable to a TV
Plan a left, centre and right speaker setup without an AV receiver
Want a headphone output and a subwoofer output

Worth knowing

The POWERNODE needs passive speakers; it does not include any
Dirac Live Room Correction is listed as ready, with Dirac Live available through a future software update
Setup and multi-room control use the BluOS Controller app
The 80 W × 3 rating applies when all three speaker channels (left, centre, right) are used

Build your system

The POWERNODE has a subwoofer output, wireless pairing to the Bluesound PULSE SUB+ and an analogue input.

Speakers: PSB Alpha P5 bookshelf speakers, or browse bookshelf and stand speakers and floorstanding speakers
Bass: A powered subwoofer from our subwoofer range
Records: A turntable with a built-in phono stage for the analogue input
More Bluesound: See the smaller Bluesound POWERNODE EDGE and the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar

Specifications

Amplifier and audio

Amplification	DirectDigital
Rated power output	100 W × 2 \| 80 W × 3 (8Ω)
IHF dynamic power	265 W (4Ω) \| 140 W (8Ω)
Distortion	THD+N 0.005%
Signal-to-noise ratio	102 dBA
Native sampling rates	Up to 192 kHz
Bit depth	16-24 bit
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 format	Dolby Digital

Connections

Speaker terminals	5-way binding posts
HDMI	HDMI eARC
Optical / analogue input	Toslink optical, RCA analogue, 3.5 mm optical/analogue combo
USB audio	USB Type-C (PC input)
USB storage	USB Type-A for external drive (FAT32 or NTFS), local server mode
Subwoofer output	RCA × 1; wireless to PULSE SUB+
Headphones	6.35 mm stereo; Bluetooth
IR	3.5 mm IR input; built-in IR sensor with IR learning
Ethernet	RJ45, Gigabit
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
Bluetooth	5.2, two-way (transmit and receive)

Software and integration

Operating system	BluOS
Music services and internet radio	More than 20
Third-party integrations	AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, Dirac Live Ready (future software update)
Voice control	Amazon Alexa skills
Control systems	Crestron, Control4, RTI, Nice, URC, Lutron
Network file sharing	SMB, up to 200,000 files
Processor	ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core, 1.8 GHz per core

General

Finish	Black or white, matte satin paint
Dimensions (W × H × D)	220 × 70 × 190 mm
Weight	1.9 kg
Operating environment	0°C to 40°C

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

What is in the box

Bluesound POWERNODE
AC power cords (120V and 230V)
Ethernet cable
2 × TOSLINK optical to 3.5 mm mini adaptors
Quick Setup Guide and Dirac Live Ready info card

Questions people ask

How much power does it have?

Bluesound lists 100 W × 2 or 80 W × 3 into 8Ω, and IHF dynamic power of 265 W into 4Ω and 140 W into 8Ω.

Can I connect a TV?

Yes, through the HDMI eARC input. There is also an optical input.

Does it have a headphone output?

Yes, a 6.35 mm stereo output with THX AAA technology, plus a Bluetooth output.

Does it support Dirac Live?

Bluesound lists it as Dirac Live ready, with Dirac Live available through a future software update.

Can I add a subwoofer?

Yes. It has an RCA subwoofer output and wireless pairing to the PULSE SUB+.