BlueSound HUB BluOS Network Module Black

Bluesound HUB BluOS™ network module

The new Bluesound HUB makes it possible to integrate practically any analogue and digital audio source into the BluOS™ network, regardless of its location in the house or apartment. If, for example, a CD player, TV set or an analogue record player with a magnet system is connected to a HUB by cable, this device can be played back via any BluOS™ player such as Bluesound loudspeakers or NAD streaming amplifiers in the network. But that's not all: Since each HUB is able to manage two sources at the same time (analogue and a digital one), and up to four HUBs can be added to a network via the setup wizard of the BluOS™ app - the BluOS™ ecosystem can expand by numerous Audio devices located in different rooms can be expanded. As usual, playback is controlled centrally via the BluOS™ app on the smartphone, tablet or desktop PC.

PERFECT INTEGRATION OF NAD COMPONENTS

The Bluesound HUB also helps the numerous NAD amplifiers and receivers equipped with BluOS™ to be even more comprehensively integrated into BluOS™ networks. Until now, the audio signals from the sources connected to the wired inputs could only be played directly via the respective amplifier or receiver. With the help of the Bluesound HUB, they can now also be streamed wirelessly (or via LAN) via all BluOS™ players connected to the network.

* NAD amplifiers with MDC2 technology can stream all sources into the BluOS™ network without the hub.

HIGH QUALITY PHONO PREAMP

The phono preamplifier for magnet systems integrated in the HUB enables uncompromising playback quality for your record player, even in the BluOS™ network - both wirelessly via dual-band WLAN and Ethernet LAN.

KEY FEATURES

• ARM ® CORTEX™ A53 quad-core processor with 1.8 GHz per core
• HDMI eARC input with CEC (PCM stereo)
• optical digital input
• coaxial digital input
• analog cinch stereo input
• Phono MM input
• Dual band WiFi
• Gigabit Ethernet LAN port
• Powered by USB-C power adapter
• USB-A interface for BluOS™ firmware updates
• available in black housing design
• Integrated keyhole slots for wall mounting
• Mounting template included
• Rack mount: 1U, 1/3 width
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 143 x 45 x 153 mm
• Weight: 0.63kg

STREAM ALL AUDIO SOURCES WIRELESSLY

With the HUB, almost all available analog and digital audio sources can be integrated into the BluOS™ network. The HUB has coaxial and optical digital inputs, an analog cinch high-level input and an HDMI eARC connection for the TV set (PCM stereo).

PHONO CONNECTION FOR NETWORK PLAYBACK

The HUB even enables the convenient integration of an analogue turntable with magnet system (MM) into the BluOS™ network. A high-quality phono preamplifier is integrated and lets your records sound throughout the house.

UP TO FOUR HUBs IN ONE NETWORK

If you do not operate your audio sources in one place, but in different rooms, you can expand the network with up to four HUBs and in this way feed in all audio sources wirelessly or via LAN.

MUSIC ALL OVER THE HOUSE

With the BluOS™ Controller app on your smartphone, tablet or computer, you can manage and control your BluOS™ network with up to 64 Bluesound players throughout the house.

Technical specifications

AUDIO
operating system
BluOS™

Supported smartphone and computer operating systems
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Supported home automation systems (with software update)
Control 4, Creston, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

Simultaneous audio streams
2 (1 x via analogue input, 1 x via digital input)

Maximum HUBs in a network
4 (with up to 8 simultaneous streams)
Native sample rate
up to 192kHz

resolution
16-24 bits

signal-to-noise ratio
>100 dB (high level input)
>80dB (phono MM input)
distortion factor
<0.03% (20Hz-20kHz, -1dBFS output)

frequency range
20Hz - 20kHz (+/- 0.3dB; 50kHz -3dB)

CONNECTIONS
power supply
USB-C power adapter (100-240V; output 5V/2A)

Ethernet/LAN
Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000Mbps

Integrated WiFi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 2.4/5GHz

Analog high level input
1 x Stereo RCA

phono input
1 x stereo cinch for magnet systems (MM)

Optical digital input
1 * Toslink

Coaxial digital input
1 x RCA (75 O)
HDMI input
HDMI eARC with CEC (PCM Stereo)

USB interface
Type A (only for BluOS™ firmware updates)

audio output
network

EQUIPMENT & POWER CONSUMPTION
processor
ARM® Cortex™ A53 quad-core, 1.8 GHz per core

status indicator
LED on the front

function key
at front

power consumption
0.5 watts in network standby

housing design
black matt satin finish

Accessories included
• 5V power supply
• 3 x power plug adapters
• USB-C power cable
• Ethernet cable
• Mounting template
• Safety and Warranty Information
• Quick Guide

version
CB130

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Dimensions
143 x 45 x 153 mm (W x H x D)

Weight
0.63kg