Bluesound Powernode Edge N230 Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Streaming Amplifier (Black)

Overall I'm really pleased with my powernode edge, but a few limitations make me wonder if I should have considered the new wiim amp which is considerably cheaper and more flexible. - not as compatible with android as apple devices Eg if I use an app not supported by bluesound, my android phone cannot stream over WiFi /Chromecast to the powernode (it can use lower quality Bluetooth) or whereas an apple device can use airplay 2. - Bluetooth out does not support apt to match my headphones (only aptx which my Sony wh-1000xm4 do not support) - minimal EQ control (just bass and treble) unlike the Wiim. - lacks support for a lot of apps such as mixcloud which I use every day or SoundCloud whereas wiim are constantly adding more apps. - problems setting up with android and had to use iPad but believe they were teething problems with v4 of the controller app which have now been resolved. Seems to be very reliable, the sound is good quality and overall impressed.

This is my second Bluesound device so for me it was very easy to setup this device. I discovered when setting up my first Bluesound device the iPad Air 2 had issues with the Bluesound app. I had no trouble with an iPad Pro. The Bluesound devices are always visible in Spotify or Tidal. No network issues. I was worried that it may not sound very good for a small unit that has so many features; streamer, DAC, and amplifier. I was pleasantly surprised how good it sounds. I have it paired with PSB Alpha P3 Compact Bookshelf Speaker. I would recommend this system for small spaces like a den, bedroom, etc..

Das Gerät ist sehr smart und schaltet sich automatisch ein wenn man Musik streamt und den Fernseher anschaltet. Die Musikqualität mit meinen Dynaudio Standlautsprechern war trotz geringer Leistung bemerkenswert und völlig ausreichend. Eine tolle und moderne Lösung. Ich habe mich am Ende für einen Yamaha Stereoverstärker entschieden da ich mir eine manuelle Bedienung am Gerät gewünscht habe. Mit dem modernen Minimalismus konnte ich meine Familie nicht ganz glücklich machen. :-) Aber ein tolles Gerät. Einziges Manko ist die Bedienung die ohne App nicht intuitiv ist.

I plugged a set of speakers and a subwoofer and was pleasantly impressed with how crisp the sound came out. Decided to keep it for further review.

Added this to my current BlueOS system to power outdoor speakers. Of course it's easy to set up and get going fairly quickly once media libraries and streaming services are added/logged in. It replaces an old first gen Sonos Amp which died. Personally, I prefer the BlueOS UI/UX over Sonos, which is why I didn't replace in kind with a newer Sonos amp. This Edge is overkill for outdoor listening but versatile to move around later if ever needed. HDMI eARC + Sub out makes it even more versatile . Recommend!

Bought this a while ago now. Works seamlessly. Easy set up out of the box. Performs very well. Would highly recommend. I use it as a streamer from my Roon app.