Audiolab 7000A vs Bluesound POWERNODE Detailed Comparison

Audiolab 7000A vs Bluesound POWERNODE

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Audiolab 7000A

Integrated Amplifier | 70 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Bluesound POWERNODE

Integrated Amplifier | 80 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Audiolab 7000A

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Audiolab 7000A vs Bluesound POWERNODE Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers. Audiolab 7000A is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker whereas the POWERNODE is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Audiolab 7000A and Bluesound POWERNODE first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Audiolab 7000A	Bluesound POWERNODE
Power	70 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 110 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms	80 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms
Amplifier class	Class A/B	Class D
Built-in DAC	Yes	Yes
Phono input	Yes	No
Headphone output	1/4	3.5mm
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
App control	—	Yes
Weight	8.40kg / 18.5lbs	1.72kg / 3.8lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	3-1/16" x 17.5" x 13.4" 78.0mm x 444.0mm x 340.0mm	2.75" x 8.6875" x 7.5" 69.9mm x 220.7mm x 190.5mm

What size room are the Audiolab 7000A and Bluesound POWERNODE Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	Audiolab 7000A	Bluesound POWERNODE
Near-field	Poor	Poor
Small Room	Average	Average
Mid-size Room	Good	Good
Large Room	Average	Average
Very Large Room	Poor	Poor

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.

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Reasons to choose Audiolab 7000A over Bluesound POWERNODE

Full-color Display	Yes vs No	Displays Album and device Info
Handheld Remote	Yes vs No	Control the amplifier by the included RC
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.003% vs 0.008%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	110 dB vs 100 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Total Analog Inputs	3 vs 2	More options for connecting Analog sources
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
Coaxial Digital Inputs	2 vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources

Reasons to choose Bluesound POWERNODE over Audiolab 7000A

MSRP Price(*)	949USD vs 999USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
App-Based Control	Yes vs None	Control the amplifier via an app
Watts into 8-ohms	80 watts vs 70 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Coaxial Digital Inputs	No vs 2	More options for connecting Digital sources
Apple AirPlay	Yes vs No	Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay
Apple AirPlay 2	Yes vs No	Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay 2
Roon	Ready vs No	Roon Compatibility
BluOS	Yes vs No	Compatible with BluOS Wireless Ecosystem
Max Sample Rate	384kHz vs 192kHz	Play higher resolution media
Base Surface Area	418.0cm²/ 64.8inch² vs 1510.0cm²/ 234.1inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	69mm vs 78mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Audiolab 7000A and Bluesound POWERNODE differs from each other.

Audiolab 7000A Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 3
Phono Input
2 Optical Digital Input
2 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-A(Service Only)
- USB-B

Bluesound POWERNODE Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
2 Optical Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-A(playing files from a thumb drive or external hard drive)
Ethernet Port

Audiolab 7000A Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
Pre-out/Main-in Loop
1/4 Headphone Output

Outputs

Mono-RCA(Sub) Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

Bluesound POWERNODE Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Bluesound POWERNODE?

Here are the items that come with the POWERNODE:

Wireless music streaming amplifier
6-feet AC power cord
58-inch Ethernet cable
2 Optical-to-3.5mm adapters
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Information
License Agreement