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Bluesound Powernode (2021)

While we have seen a significant rise in brands including just-add-speaker systems in their ranges of late, Bluesound has been in the game for years with its Powernode, and can be considered something of a veteran.

The one under the spotlight here is the fourth-generation model, which succeeds the 2018-released Powernode 2i and returns to the original suffix-less name as it does so. Those familiar with the Canadian company’s product line-up won’t be surprised to read that this Powernode remains an amplified version of the company’s Node music streamer, the latest version of which is a 2022 Award winner at its entry-level price

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