Bluesound Powernode end of life and replacement

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My Bluesound Powernode (purchased 2021) is unresponsive. This is the second issue I have had since July of last year when it was sent in for repair at a cost of £110. The new quote for this second repair is £222 which I’m not prepared to pay. I think the PowerNode has reached the end of its natural life! 5 years is a pretty poor lifespan I think for a device at this price. So, I will be replacing the PowerNode with something else. Any suggestions? I need an all-in-one, ideally with DIRAC support. I’m thinking of either keeping things fairly constrained budget wise with the Marantz M1, or pushing the boat out and gong for the NAD M10 V3. Would appreciate any other suggestions or thoughts. Thanks.

You can see the thread regarding my original PowerNode issue from last July here: Bluesound Powernode high pitched noise

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The NAD is from the same stable as Bluesound, so you may want to reconsider.

You could add the MiniDSP SHD Power to your list.

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Perhaps Wiim Amp Pro or Lumin M1?

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the new Arcam amps fit the bill.

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I’m a Lumin M1 user. Its fantastic and despite being end of life, it is still very much supported. Great used deals can be had.

No Dirac though.

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