{"product_id":"bluesound-powernode-edge-n160","title":"Bluesound POWERNODE EDGE (N160)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry-Level “Just Add Speakers” High-Res Amplifier | Brisbane HiFi Audio Specialist\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBluesound POWERNODE EDGE (N160)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ultra-compact high-resolution streaming amplifier designed to deliver a complete \u003cstrong\u003e“just add speakers”\u003c\/strong\u003e HiFi solution in a remarkably space-efficient chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining a high-resolution network streamer, preamplifier, and \u003cstrong\u003e2 × 40 W DirectDigital™ stereo amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e in a compact 1U-high enclosure, the POWERNODE EDGE provides everything needed to power passive speakers without requiring a separate amplifier and streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eHDMI eARC\u003c\/strong\u003e for TV integration, analog\/optical connectivity, BluOS multi-room streaming, a dedicated subwoofer output, and a versatile wall-mounting system, the POWERNODE EDGE is an ideal solution for compact stereo systems, architectural speakers, and multi-zone installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Brisbane HiFi, we recommend the \u003cstrong\u003eBluesound POWERNODE EDGE\u003c\/strong\u003e for powering bookshelf speakers, in-wall or in-ceiling architectural loudspeakers, and compact TV-focused audio systems across Brisbane, Queensland, and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; 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