Highly Recommended - avsforum.com
Latest, Enhanced Version of Award-Winning, High Performance Streaming Amplifier
The Bluesound POWERNODE (N331) – also known as the POWERNODE 2025 – is a high-performance streaming amplifier that brings powerful, detailed sound to your home audio setup. This is the newest version of the multi award-winning POWERNODE, which just keeps getting better and better with added features and capabilities.
It's the hi-fi amp reinvented for the streaming age, combining audiophile-grade componentry and multi-room music capabilities to create an intuitive “just add speakers” hi-res sound system for modern music lovers.
With up to 100W power output per channel – and now featuring THREE sets of speaker binding posts – the POWERNODE (N331) offers HDMI eARC, and BluOS™ multi-room support. It merges true HiFi playback with modern convenience. Whether for music, movies, or both, it’s built to simplify your system without compromising on sound.
Award-Winning Performance
The POWERNODE (N331) won a Highly Recommended award from avsforum.com. "Quite how many people elect to use the POWERNODE in its ultimate form remains to be seen but - even when you elect for plain ole stereo - this is still a hugely impressive device that balances brilliant user friendliness with excellent sonic performance. Then, with all this considered, there is that unique upgrade path in store too."
"This is an innovative bit of kit that manages to sound good however you choose to use and, for these reasons, the Bluesound comes Highly Recommended."
"Genuinely Innovative and Brilliant"
"The POWERNODE arrives in the market sounding as good or better as any of its key rivals and then going on to offer a multichannel party piece that none of them can match. It’s a genuinely innovative and brilliant bit of kit," raves trustedreviews.com, November 5, 2025.
"With the POWERNODE 2025, Bluesound has created a compact, elegant connected amplifier that combines power, musicality and versatility. It offers a unique three-channel solution that will convince users looking for a high-performance hi-fi system without sacrificing home theater immersion," notes Valentin Lefort, blog.son-video.com, September 9, 2025.
Hi-Res Streaming With BluOS
BluOS puts over 20 streaming services, thousands of internet radio stations, and your local music library at your fingertips. Stream in up to 24-bit hi-res audio across multiple rooms or enjoy direct playback from your phone or tablet. The BluOS Controller app makes it all effortless.
Simple AV Integration
Designed for today's multi-faceted hi-fi experience, the POWERNODE (N331) connects to your TV through HDMI eARC, supports center channel output, and pairs wirelessly with Bluesound rear speakers and subwoofers. It’s the all-in-one AV solution that keeps setup clean without compromising sound.
Powerful DirectDigital™ Amplification
The POWERNODE (N331) is driven by Bluesound’s refined DirectDigital™ amplification platform, delivering 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms with exceptional detail and minimal distortion. Whether you’re streaming hi-res tracks or watching your favorite show, it brings out the full potential of your movies and music.
Modern Design, Intuitive Control
With a sleek form factor, glass touch panel, and proximity sensor, the POWERNODE (N331) blends into any space. Five quick-access presets and responsive touch controls make playback feel immediate and intuitive, whether it’s wall-mounted or shelf-bound.
Versatile Connections for Any Setup
Plug into anything with USB-C, HDMI eARC, optical and analog inputs, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth®, and THX AAA™ headphone amplification. From passive speakers and TVs to wired headphones and subs, the POWERNODE (N331) is ready for it all.
New! Support for Qobuz Connec
Big news for music lovers! Starting September 2025, BluOS supports Qobuz Connect, making it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite tracks in stunning hi-resolution.
With this update, you’ll be able to stream directly from the Qobuz app to any BluOS-enabled device from Bluesound, NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, Cyrus Audio, DALI Speakers, and Monitor Audio — all at up to 24-bit/192 kHz quality.
Browse, search, and play right inside the Qobuz app, while BluOS handles what it does best: seamless, reliable multi-room playback. You’ll still manage speaker grouping and volume inside the BluOS app, but control of music selection is now right at your fingertips in Qobuz.
