WOWSERS! Bluesound POWERNODE (2021) w/ KEF KC62
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
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Bluesound POWERNODE (N330*) US$899 / €899:
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*This is the 2021 edition's model number
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John I love how you’ve tied together all your work on the Metas, the KC 62 and now the Powernode (waiting on mine currently!). This beats other reviewers talking about crap for 30 minutes by far. Very practical and fun.
None of these things exist in isolation, so tie-ins are built-in by design. That means I'm not just churning through product reviews, week in, week out, but running a thread through them.
This video really was a culmination of having subscribed to this channel since November
@@DarkoAudio as an LS50 Meta owner, this content has been perfect for me.
1 year later, I still go back to this video, dreaming so hard to have this system, but can't because of chronic poverty of a musician. I've listened to the Powernode with the LS50 meta (without the sub) and it was amazing. I totally understand your enthusiasm with envy.
I just caught some metas on eBay for $900! I'm about to enter into hifi with this same system with a powernode. I've also heard that a Rel T5/i or T5/x is pretty damn comparable to the KC62 at a third to half the price, but I have to hold off on the sub.
Hang in there! You'll be in hifi someday (though ironically enough, I wish I was more of a musician than I currently am, but I ended up going a more blue collar route)
So simple I'm almost tempted.
Re the sub roll off...some years ago I got a Adam sub 10 to support some Adam A7 monitors. In the process I connected my old Yamaha MSP5 monitors with the cross over somewhere between 80&90Hz and the results were startling. Without the need to go down low, the smaller Yamaha's became my preferred setup. It was a real revelation about how much speakers improve when you remove the bottom end heavy lifting
I have the original Node (not the powernode) and what impresses me is that it still gets updates and hasn't been made obsolete to force me to buy a new unit. This sort of thing makes me more loyal to a brand because (so far) I know I'm not going to be dumped.
Thanks for that awesome info Justin... Very useful... Since these are very high tech units... The software etc moves along pretty quickly... So I agree with you totally that The unit itself updating and staying current is an incredible feature 😉👍
I have a friend whose father was a Rhodes Scholar and chaired professor of physics at North Carolina Chapel Hill in the late 1970’s. He built a DSP just for fun long before Yamaha. His intellect scared me to death. He will be 99 this year. You guys could have a conversation that nobody else could follow.
Brilliant review, I really appreciated to learn about the high pass trick for the sub management. Keep up !
I've owned a pair of LS50W's + Kb8 subwoofer for a couple of years. I was simply (mindlessly?) going to replace the system with LS50Wii's + Kc62 subwoofer. This excellent review has provided an alternative perspective. Many thanks.
What a great review! The energy and that feeling of butterflies in my stomach!
Adrian Mole all over again aged 13 /4 !!!
I loved the Lord of the Rings reference
My precioussssss
I particularly appreciate the googly eyes on your own bass modification system 👀
Your videos are by far the most helpful I’ve found. Thank you
Great to see an Auralic sponsor this video. I love my Vega G1!
Less is MORE! very nice, clean, elegant (no clutter) setup. Thanks for sharing Darko!
Watched 4.42 and already found some very good music. Thank you 👍🙌
Not sure this will get any reply considering the video is two years old, but here it goes. I have a simple set-up in my cabin. That is, I run an ageing pair of AVI ADM9T powered speakers that still sound nice enough. I've tried a few of the newer fan favourites in the 1-2K ballpark and nothing beats them by enough to justify the money. I run a simple bluetooth receiver and just push anything I want to listen to (lossless files, internet radio, spotify, etc). What bugs me is that no matter what I push, the cd-player I also have hooked up to them makes them sound about 3x as good. This is obviously a "problem" with my bluetooth receiver. From here I can go various ways, but i reckon just hooking them up to a decent streamer is the most efficient way to go. I'm stuck with the integrated (decent) DAC in the speakers, so no need to go overboard on anything with a top of the line DAC. I am on the fence between the Powernode, a WIIM Pro Plus or something like a CA CXN V2 or going with an all in one box like a Marantz PM 7000 N. The latter would enable me to hook up passive speakers in case I feel like a change. Anyway, Different solutions which will all sound significantly better than the current bluetooth receiver. Was just wondering what your take on this would be? Go the Powernode route or one of the alternatives (PS I know not all mentioned devices are capable of doing so, but I like to chromecast various streams directly to the streamer or amplifier. Sound quality is, however, more important to me, so I would forego it to get better sound). Plan C would be to replace the AVI speakers...
Great review. I heard the powernode with the new Monitor Audio Silver 100, sound perfect. Now saving money fir the setup. Thank you fir reviewing the powernode made my descision 👍
Bought this setup 2 years ago and it was exactly the sound I love. Pinpoint imaging where you you know exactly where vocalists are standing, and how tall they are, large, well-defined soundstage, and speakers that disappear. So here’s the problem… I want this exact sound, but with more power to open the speakers up further. I’m wondering if NAD Masters series amps have similar sonic characteristics as Powernode.?.?
I have the previous powernode and I think it sounds really good. I have a fancy integrated and really great DAC in my main system but I never mind the sound coming from the powernode. it just works. very neutral and transparent, feels like I'm just hearing the speakers nothing less nothing more.
Just set up my new powernode with Buchardt s400 MK2 and very, very disappointed with the muddy bass. Now I'm not claiming to be an expert but both my existing Yamaha amps....one an aventage av with good burr brown DACs is far better sonically than the powernode. So disappointed with this set up... Just not allowing the speakers to show off! Any thoughts?
Your videos are so well produced. Always enjoying watching them even though my wife would never allow such purchases. Don’t get married guys, especially if you love audio.
I thought, in any 2.1 outputting amp, when using a sub and setting a crossover, the stereo output would always by high-pass filtered. But I really didn't know. Thanks, this is informative. As for the device itself, the HDMI connection is what I've been waiting for! Though I might want to go for the regular Node as I still have a NAD C272 power amp somewhere. Though I do like the idea of a single device + speakers.
Love the quip about classical 😂
I was deciding between this and the NAD D 3045. Ultimately went with the NAD due to the USB input, which I think (for this particular space of highly integrated amplifiers) is a modern requirement, as well as its built in phono pre-amp (not using where I have it currently, but it's nice to have for future flexibility).
Preset Buttons are and should be the staple of using a Streaming Device. It's the reason choose the Bose Soundtouch units back when those were still relevant
So , I have a question. The previous version of the powernode is available at a £150 discount. If that is the case would you recommend old or new?
I have the same dilemma
Thank you for all the reviews and all the passion you put into them! They really helped me in getting into the hifi world! Questions: would you recommend a powernode with a pair of KEF LS50? Also, which powernode (the classic or the edge) would you recommend with?
Great video, John. I've been eyeballing the new Node, to add to my current system..............
Great review, as always.
As someone who has been downsizing, I especially liked the slight bump in power and the bass mgmt.
All it needs now, for me, is a couple more inputs. As it is... looks like a great secondary or TV room piece!
This may be what I’ve been waiting for! I listen to CDs, music from my Mac and Tidal. If this will also connect to my TV I’m in! Anything I’m missing? Thx for the review.
The old model will also connect to your TV via a Toslink cable. Be careful with expecting to use the Earc thing because plenty of TVs don't have it. Check your TV for an Earc socket.
@@sav7568 thanks for this information. Given there is an eArc on your tv, will it also be able to automaticalle swich sound source when you are for example playing music from Tidal connect and you power on your TV so it pauses Tidal and just starts playing tv sound?
The salad is on the inside. Very interesting!
setting the low pass to 50hz was an interesting choice.
Oooohh i was waiting for this. Especially how much difference the node n130 makes as a dac compared to the old one. But the new features are definitely a good one
Wow, very positive review.
I am a fan of Bluesound, i use a Node 2i on my Hegel Rost in my living room and a Powernode 2 in my workingspace.
Both with Amphion Argon speakers.
What i want to know is how 2 powernodes as monoblocks (one as L and one as R) would perform.
Is it the investment worth? Please @John Darco, do a test with 2 powernodes as monoblocks.
A beatiful listening room, interesting and entertaining content and by the way ...kann ich meine English skills verbessern ;) Danke, Herr Darko
no sub but this and the meta's as a step into first decent hifi, I am definitely pretty happy thus far.
Ideal system amp DAC streamer all in one and bass management
How about this system compared to the Buchardt A500? Think you compared the KEF Wireless II to them and they came out on top. So if this one beats the KEF Wireless II for your taste of music (smooth top end), what does that say about the Buchardt?
I imagine this system would be his favorite of the three. But as an A500 owner, the Buchardts are a bit of a moving target. The newest master tunings are tremendous and (for me) dramatically improve the soundstage beyond what would have been available to John at review time. As with many things hi-fi, what you prefer is a matter of taste.
This wouldve been absolut perfection if it included just a single anolog Input
But it does.
Hi can you please review the ROKSAN kandy k3 integrated amplifier .
Excellent review 👏
John I just looked up one of your old videos called, A vinyl lovers guide to music in Berlin but its not there, is there some copy right issue going on, or is it something else? thanks
Hi, John another great review. Can you send a link on your bass traps, in the background of this video
You did, well you almost tied yourself in knots, thankfully saved just before the bell. You seem to be on another plane just now, since the KEF SW, a marked phase change from previous dour presentations. This is in no way criticism, just an observation that seems to be the same for most folk as we shrug off covid subconciously.
What if powernode pair with more powerful amplifier?
Or ad by pre amp...
It's gonna improve sound quality?
So this sounds great, but can you play music off you own iTunes music, so Not Apple Music or can you play RUclips music just steaming from your phone/iPad. So not paid streaming accounts if that makes sense.
This makes me want to embrace kallax-fi
You have so many videos and they are well considered and informative. Whenever I need a new piece of equipment I start with you. Have you done a video on headphone amplifiers? I have an integrated amplifier ( NAD C388) and the built-in headphone amp just doesn't cut it. Very underpowered for my headphones. I have a Sennheiser HD 650 and I need a headphone amplifier.
Would be good to review sound quality more in detail. How about the quality of the built in DAC for example?
Hello there
Before deciding to buy this device, I would like to know how is the usability of the application and its integration with Tidal, I am a Musiccast user and this app freezes a lot, I would not want to go through the same thing again.
thanks for answering
thanks you did not talk about the advantage of 200hz filter
Hey. Nice review. I think a perfect alternative in this price range would be the Buchardt A500 with the Node. Or to rid off cables: The Platin Hub. Streaming is very buggy with the Hub but Wisa works fine when using it with digital inputs. Ropieee was my way to bypass the Hub’s unstable GoogleCast integration. Thank you and looking forward to your next video.
John I think I need this in my life , but what about pairing with my klipsh rp600s
I have the LS50 (not meta) and was going to pair them up with Hegel H190. Does the Powernode compete?
Not really, the Hegel H190 is a superior product when it comes to sound quality.
Hi! I have a question. I'm thinking about matching the powernode with either the LS50 meta speakers or B&W S2 AE. Do you have any opinion about these two matchings?
Have you tried the Power Node with towers? I am having some issues using it with my B&W 804n tower speakers. They don’t seem to be able to power the tweeters. They do work with the 805 very well. Any suggestions?
is there so much difference in sound quality between powernode and nad c700 that it justifies the higher price of the nad?
Thank you for this review and your contributions. Would the PowerNode be enough to power the KEF R3 using an SVS-1000 sub?
Hi please make a video about apple new lossless service do you think we will need a dac?
Great Review, John! I do respect your musical taste(s), but, what am I to do if I listen (primarily) to Classical? As you said yourself, a system might be more suitable to certain genres than to others. Sooo...how do I decide on purchasing (whatever) gear? (Maybe, just suggesting, you let someone else play a Classical track or two?) BTW: I have been watching MANY of your reviews, I truly appreciate your knowledge and your expertise.
The short and brutal answer is: you don't. I mean this in the nicest possible way but, as I've long maintained on this channel, classical music listeners are VERY well looked after by the traditional hifi press. I am talking to a different audience: people with music tastes like my own who, the way I see it, are much under-represented by the more traditional hifi press.
Me and my team put 10+ days of work into each video and it comes to 'you' for free. I think it's therefore only fair then that I get to decide the parameters of my work. And I only work with music that I enjoy listening to.
And what many viewers with more traditional audiophile music tastes often fail to see is that the music I listen to might be alien to *them* but, objectively speaking, it isn't all that obscure. Online magazines like Pitchfork and Resident Advisor that cover it have HUGE readerships. Far, FAR greater than *any* classical music mag on the planet.
I would advise you take from each video whatever you are able and then go searching for classical-related info elsewhere. Perhaps you - and others thirsty for classical related content - should be hassling your favourite 'classical'-audiophile mags to make the leap to RUclips. :)
@@DarkoAudio Thanks, John. I understand. The only problem is that I trust you much more than I do the mags you have mentioned. And, I'm not sure that I will find coverage of the latest gear in them. As for 'hassling' my (or others') 'classical'-audiophile mags to make the leap to RUclips - I don't trust many of them, and the ones I do (can I mention Hi-FI+ and Hi-Fi News and Record Review?) - I'm quite sure they won't make the leap. Thanks again for the great reviews, and keep up the good job!
So this raises a question for me that I hope you can help with. When running a brand like REL subwoofers for two channel set up with my NAD M10 and my Dali Rubicon 2's with a pair of REL T7i subwoofers the REL connection by passes the Sub out connection and is connected to the speaker terminal instead. REL claims this is so the timing of the low frequencies is as the recording intended it to be. The sound I am very pleased with but I want your opinion on this connection. Does it make sense to even bother with setting a crossover point and does this effectively send all the low frequency to the subs or are the Dali's still needing more power because they are handling more of the low frequency as you do not use the LFE connection?
Just sold my LS50's and sub because I couldn't high pass and fine tune the sound #doh!#
Dear Darko and Friends ,
If I buy Node POWERNODE 2021 how can I use it with Hegel H390? I need to avoid node 2021 Dac and use Hegel Dac. At the same time I need to connect my Oppo 105D with my H390, to listen to cd's and sacd's still want to avoid Oppo and use H390 dac.
Please advice me.
Thanking you 🙏
Someone is selling used Rubicon 2 nearby and there's a chance I can get them for 1126 usd. Will Bluesound be enough until I can upgrade some time later? I don't need high volume. WIll the powernode n330 be worth the extra money?
Or am I better of with a cheaper option like rubicon 1 + bluesound or KEF LSX. OOOR, is it better to spend extra and just get teh LS50 META or LS50 wireless ii right away and call it a day. Pls respond. I'm really feeling clueless.
I do listened to a great variety of music contaigning everything from electronic music to classical music and symphonies. I also listen to heavier rock and I do like my pop so the speaker I'm looking for need to handle all of these genres.
Please review the
iFi Audio ZEN Streamer
I think it’s very new on the shelves
And a bit pricey at £400 would love to listen what you think 🤔👍🏻
I'm returning to hifi after a 20 year break, is this really as good as the hype?
Yes
Hey Darko, What about running KEF LS50 METAs with POWERNODE alone? I'm thinking between this setup and wireless 2. Thanks!
Without the sub, Id say even the Wireless 1 would be a better option.
Does the non Powered do the same highpass magic?
Yes!
Please review the Audiolab 6000 CDT
Cannot get Tidal Connect to work on my wireless Node 2i. Sometimes will play an album but will not let me choose a song off an album or playlist. Anyone else? Advice?
I've watched this review about 4 times now, each time I do, it costs me money, first the powernode, then the LS50 Meta's and now my credit card is twitching in fear, as I contemplate the KC62 ! Love the passion and enthusiasm, it's contagious !
bought the KC62 today !
@@jasonharley8230 Hey, looking to buy the same setup haha, can you share your feedback please, powernode 2021+metas+kc 62 ?
@@jasonharley8230 any feedback on your setup ?
LS50 easily beaten by cheaper kef speakers . Sold mine.
@@DeclanOKaneMD interesting, which ones? I was looking for a more budget friendly option tbh
“There is very little cable salad coming from the back…” Priceless. Wonderful review, thank you. Cheers.
If you want to test another future-fi amplifier with great sub management (+ room correction)... Lyngdorf TDAI-1120, granted it is not in the same price range.
Thanks for covering the high pass feature. That’s huge. Most other reviewers either missed it or didn’t care to mention it. Indeed, that makes it like a good bi-amped full range system, which should be everyone’s goal.
I’m not really an audiophile, just love John’s content and taste in music! But I find it hard to believe that applying a high pass filter automatically isn’t a completely standard approach when you are applying a low pass filter - why wouldn’t it be? Surely it’s illogical to pump out the low frequencies via two speaker channels, when you’ve already told the sub to handle it? Odd! But regardless, this seems a lovely bit of kit. Shame I’m wall to wall Sonos already (see, told you I’m no audiophile!)
@@nickwall don't you just need one or the other? I run an external high pass to my mains and the sub itself just let's the lows thru..
Agree 100%. I have a competing streamer pre-amp that is a little bit older and had to buy an active crossover to get this ability. The difference in smoothness when integrating a sub with smaller stand-mount speakers is huge. If I choose to upgrade I will definitely consider one of these Bluesound streamers.
Does the high pass work if you use the Node with an offboard DAC?
@@DomRivers67 I think it should, in such "digital" amps like this Powernode all the inputs including analog ones are processed in the digital domain. Not 100% sure but very likely. And this brings the question of why you'd need an external DAC for a device like this except for when you have some extremely good external DAC (and then you can probably afford a much better power amp).
I like your attitude towards high-end audio.
I love how the quality of your content is just constantly evolving. Every video is better than the last one. Keep up the good work!
Come for the review, stay for the music and Olaf's artistry !
Another great video John. Glad to see that you have discovered the joys of 2.1 setups! I am pleased to report that this bass management feature (incl. high pass filter) also works with the ancient Powernode 2 (Gen 2). I have a small sub supplementing my ceiling speakers in my tiny den - all managed by the Powernode 2. You might also consider purchasing the Bluesound remote control handset, which also features numbered buttons dedicated to the presets - very family friendly 👍
Thank you very much for this review, Mr. Darko. You may have found the perfect setup for me. - My three-year search may be over - at last!
@@morespinach9832 I’ve owned two for a very long time and not had a problem, ever. Maybe I have decent WiFi
Great video, thank you! I'd love to hear your opinion on which to choose: the Powernode + KEF LS50 Meta or the Hegel H95 with the Metas?
I.m here just to say "thank you!".
All of you here should srarch for "The Orb" guys on Tidal.
Most of the songs were launched a few years before I was born which makes them even more amazing.
Last week I listen to a friends set up in his home which was quite amazing for what he actually has. He’s using a set of KEF LSX active speakers with the new KEF KC62 sub. Brilliant minimalist setup... I loved it
That’s is what is great using 2.1 system... the important in the speakers is the midrange and high range, you can use smaller ones like the LSX.
I love using a subwoofer for listening to music.
And I also think that use a good AV receiver is a good idea to get a very good performance if your recordings, transport and speakers are good enough.
And any good AV receiver has internal crossover, despite you can use it for stereo or surround sound
hey buddy, could you please clarify, kef lsx still using through 2 different applications, one for streaming and another one for setting, or these two are combined in one now?
@@АндрійБогомол-р3т i have LSX in my study - yes it still uses the 2 apps. I dont think KEF will move to the newer app as they said its hardware dependent & the LSX cant support it. You can bypass this by using Roon, which is a much better experience anyway.
@Transact Media you can use a dali Menuet, for example! Really great 👊
After thirty years longing for 2-channel again I went to my local hifi-dealer in 2020. They presented Bluesound Powernode 2i(2x60 watt). They had paired it with B&W 707 s2. At first when listening to it in their listening room I thought they were pulling my leg. My first thought was "How is it possible that these small loudspeakers with this small amplifier can sound so fantastic". It was just jaw-dropping. For instance, the bass coming out from these small elements is amazing. The problem I have now is that it sounds better than my other amplifier which cost 4 times more.
I've got this powernode on my 707 s2. Yeah they sound really big for the size
I was keen on getting the Kef LS50 wireless 2 but the POWERNODE with the Meta's could be a slightly cheaper option and the way to go
Great video as always! Please do a Bluesond Powernode vs. Sonos Amp. I need a new stereo amp for streaming and my turntable. But I can't decide between the Bluesound and Sonos. How much better is the sound on the Bluesound? I plan on having Sonos in the rest of the house and I already have a Sonos Arc for my television, so it makes sense to go with the Sonos Amp. But if the sound quality is much better on the Bluesound, I wouldn't mind having that as a seperate system to when I really wan't to listen to music, where as the rest of the Sonos is more for the casual music and when I'm cooking og taking a shower or whatever.
Jesus, that was a long message. Still reading? How nice of you to do so. I hope you have a great day!
Greetings from Denmark
Another great video. I love the way you relentlessly keep showing us that there's an multitude of system building options for the open-minded music lover. Speaking of open-mindedness I was shocked to see your recent IG posts illustrating the transgressive behaviour of some of your viewers here on youtube. Continue the excellent work and let us all contribute to making this channel and the community around it open, responsible and tolerant. Let's take a stand against sexism, racism and intolerance!
Yep. Some commenters aren't yet properly socialised.
A great Kalax system , 2.1 sound it's awesome, almost like paradise
Dear John, thank you for this enthusiastic review! Does the M10 you reviewed before have the same bass management functionality when using a sub?
The bluos for my M10 does have that option in the app. I also believe you can use Dirac to tweak the amp sub combo. Makes me want to try Bluesounds own wireless sub.
I also think the same, that the NAD M10 is able to do it.
@@egorkloos Thank you for sharing your experience!
The M10 doesn’t do High Pass filtering
@Wesley below: The M10 does do High-pass filtering, 4th order, no less.
Terrific episode. John, you are making some compelling arguments for me to spend on the KEF SW! Thanks.
The exact combination I have been looking at - LS50 Meta, KC62 and PowerNode 2i. Excited for this one!
POWERNODE with capital letters 😂
Go for it. Will you be able to demo that exact setup before you buy?
I was really contemplating a sub with my powernode 2i and kefs and almost decided against it now you put me back on the hype train 🤣
Did you finish the setup mate ? How's the Sound ?
Finally they removed the blinking internet lights
Thanks for your wonderful review. I am really confused between this and the audiolab 6000A play. Could you help please? Which would be better in terms of audio quality. I am mainly confused because this is class D and the audiolab is class AB (better quality), however, this one supports MQA but the audiolab doesn't.
I snagged some metas for $900 on eBay and this powernode for $700! The sub will come soon (maybe even a rel T5 rather than a KC62 to save a grand), but I'm absolutely looking forward to this as an entry point into the hobby
I wish more amps and pre-amps would do bass management (IotaVX, I'm looking at you). The SVS have that feaature, burt you have to re-route your speakers through it. Probably not a good idea.
Hi. I’m pretty new to all this and am about to invest in the Sonos ecosystem. A quick question to anyone with a bit more knowledge. Are you saying that I can pretty much produce something Sonos-like (or maybe even better) with the Bluesound and maybe some Kef speakers? Thanks
I've only just bought the old Powernode after watching WAY too many of your videos over a weekend. Bit of a pain but still really happy with it, just wish I had procastinated a few more weeks !
Perhaps return it and get the new one, unless you got a great price?
I was in the same spot, thankfully my dealer discontinued the 2i a few weeks before the new one was announced
Thanks for the video John. Would the Powernode + LS50 Meta only (no sub) be a good combination?
Loving all the videos, amazing content. I auditioned the Klipsch Forte III with the Naim Uniti Atom after watching your take on them. Needless to say I bought both and I am over the moon with the performance. Cheers Darko 😎
This looks great. Does the bass management also apply hi pass to the pre-outs? I'm looking for a Preamp for active speakers and am considering the new NODE model.
Tony- I've been playing with the new NODE N130 since Monday, yes it does do the bass management. 👍
*crossover is a bit finicky. It seems to work a little better if you use the NODE as a preamp, i.e. connected to a power amp.
Thanks! Your enthusiasm for the internal crossover between sub-pre-out and main power amp is justified and a joy to hear. The designers deserve their success.
Your passion is infectious and you have a great way of explaining a very difficult subject. I was a hifi enthusiast back in the 80's/90's but had no money. Thankfully I have a bit of disposable income now and you've helped me re-ignite my love of hifi and music. Thank you.
I'm a new fan. and a total pretender when it comes to audio. Your videos are incredibly helpful. keep it up. You may want to do a video just on the music you are listening to. the equipment is awesome but the songs themselves also matter. But as far as the gear conversation goes, I am learning a tonne.