{"product_id":"bluesound-powernode-n331-3-1-channel-stereo-streaming-amplifier","title":"Bluesound POWERNODE (N331) — 3.1 Channel \/ Stereo Streaming Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe POWERNODE is a high-performance streaming amplifier that brings powerful, detailed sound to your home audio setup. With 100W per channel in stereo, 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its core, the POWERNODE is built with DirectDigital amplification, ensuring ultra-low distortion and high efficiency to drive any speaker with precision and clarity. But POWERNODE is more than just an amplifier: it’s a complete high-resolution audio hub, offering seamless access to local music content, radio services and the most popular music streaming services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor home entertainment, the POWERNODE takes surround sound to the next level. The new game-changer is the optional third channel, which allows you to go beyond stereo. By activating a Center channel, POWERNODE transforms from a stereo amplifier into a full Left-Center-Right (LCR) solution. Everything is easily managed from the BluOS Controller app — so when listening to music, the POWERNODE operates as a 100W per channel stereo amplifier. 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Whether driving stereo speakers or expanding to a surround setup, the sound is rich, dynamic, and precise; the ideal foundation for audiophile-grade music or cinematic playback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe advanced closed-loop DirectDigital amplifier provides high precision error correction which keeps the signal clean, while state-of- the-art Gallium Nitride FETs in the output stage enable faster, more efficient switching, reducing noise and enhancing detail retrieval. 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