Kind of Bluesound

摘要

Just arrived from multiroom audio marque Bluesound are new generations of its Node networked streamer and 'just-add-speakers' PowerNode streaming amplifier, priced £549 and £849 respectively. Updates over the previous 2i versions include new 32-bit DACs, increased processing power via quad-core 1.8CHz ARM Cortex devices, HDMI ARC connection and an expanded touch-sensitive control system on the top panel that adds preset keys and a proximity sensor. Meanwhile the PowerNode's Class D 'HybridDigital' amps, from sister brand NAD, claim an increase in power from 2×60W to 2×80W. Both models are available in black and white satin finishes and support control and hi-res file playback (inc. MQA) through Bluesound's BluOS app.