Impressive overall performance ; Powerful amplification ; Excellent set of features ; Easy to setup and use ; Extremely well made

No remote control included ; No DSD support

Just add speakers to this impressive streaming amplifier and you’ve got a capable and affordable wireless system built around an audiophile DAC, quad-core processor and a powerful stereo soundstage. The excellent BluOS control app, extensive...

Capable of 24-bit/192khz Highly musical Exciting and dynamic Well balanced Taut bass Expressive midrange Great control app

Slightly cheap-feeling construction

The Powernode is one of the most musical systems we’ve heard of this ilk, presenting itself in a very likeable manner indeed. Squeezing both streaming and amplification smarts into a box of this size is no mean feat, but to get it looking good and...

More powerful than the others in the class, can play loud and powerful with excellent sound quality. Streams in HD quality, supports high-resolution MQA files.

However, it does not have inexhaustible powers either.

The Bluesound Powernode (N330) is even better than its predecessor, and although the price has gone up since we last tested it, it stands out so strongly from the field that this is quickly forgiven.

A full integrated amplifier with streaming in HD quality and multi-room. Supports high-resolution MQA files. HDMI input and surround sound option.

Not for heavy-driven speakers.

Bluesound Powernode N330 is a nice little amplifier for those who think that even NAD is too flashy. It contains exactly what is needed for most people – namely wireless streaming, TV connection and the power to power a set of speakers.