Bluesound POWERNODE vs Arcam Solo Uno Detailed Comparison

Bluesound POWERNODE vs Arcam Solo Uno

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Bluesound POWERNODE

Integrated Amplifier | 80 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Arcam Solo Uno

Integrated Amplifier | 25 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Bluesound POWERNODE vs Arcam Solo Uno Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing POWERNODE and Solo Uno, two Integrated Amplifiers from Bluesound and Arcam. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Bluesound POWERNODE and Arcam Solo Uno first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Bluesound POWERNODE Key Specs

80 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

Wifi 2.4, 5GHz

USB Input

Bluetooth v5.0

Weight: 3.80 lbs / 1.72 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):2.75inch x 8.6875inch x 7.5inch

Arcam Solo Uno Key Specs

25 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

Weight: 3.30 lbs / 1.50 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):2.125inch x 5.5625inch x 9.625inch

What size room are the Bluesound POWERNODE and Arcam Solo Uno 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	Bluesound POWERNODE	Arcam Solo Uno
Near-field	Poor	Good
Small Room	Average	Good
Mid-size Room	Good	Average
Large Room	Average	Poor
Very Large Room	Poor	No way

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Bluesound POWERNODE and Arcam Solo Uno compares and end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these amplifiers is the better choice for you.

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Reasons to choose Bluesound POWERNODE over Arcam Solo Uno

App-Based Control	Yes vs None	Control the amplifier via an app
Watts into 8-ohms	80 watts vs 25 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.008% vs 1%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Total Analog Inputs	2 vs 1	More options for connecting Analog sources
Optical Digital Inputs	2 vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
USB Input	Yes vs No	Connect Sources via USB
Headphone Output	3.5mm vs No	Connect your headphone to the amplifier
BluOS	Yes vs No	Compatible with BluOS Wireless Ecosystem
Max Bit Depth	32-bit vs 24-bit	Play higher resolution range media
Max Sample Rate	384kHz vs 192kHz	Play higher resolution media

Reasons to choose Arcam Solo Uno over Bluesound POWERNODE

MSRP Price(*)	769USD vs 949USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Signal to Noise Ratio	117 dB vs 100 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Built-in Chromecast	Yes vs No	Compatible with Chromecast Streaming
Built-in Chromecast	Yes vs No	Compatible with Chromecast Streaming
Base Surface Area	347.9cm²/ 53.9inch² vs 418.0cm²/ 64.8inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	54mm vs 69mm	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 Bluesound POWERNODE and Arcam Solo Uno differs from each other.

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

Arcam Solo Uno Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
Ethernet Port

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

Outputs

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

Outputs

Sub Preamp Outputs
Subwoofer Output

Arcam Solo Uno Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Bluesound POWERNODE?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of 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

What's in the Box of Arcam Solo Uno?

Here are the items that come with the Solo Uno:

Wireless audio amplifier

6-feet AC power cord

Antenna

Handbook

Thank you letter