HUB -Wireless Audio Source Adapter and Network Preamp

The Bluesound HUB is designed to make traditional audio sources available throughout a BluOS multi-room system. Instead of connecting a turntable, CD player, TV, or other source directly to a single speaker or component, the HUB sends that source over the home network so it can be played through compatible Bluesound players in one room or grouped across multiple rooms.

Its connection options include HDMI eARC with CEC, coaxial digital, Toslink optical, analog RCA line input, and a moving magnet phono input for turntables. This makes the HUB especially useful for vinyl listeners who want to enjoy a turntable through Bluesound speakers without placing the turntable beside every listening system.

The HUB supports up to two simultaneous audio streams per unit: one analog source and one digital source. A single network can support up to four HUB units, allowing up to eight simultaneous streams across a BluOS system. Audio is controlled through the BluOS Controller app, where users can select the HUB input and choose the Bluesound player or group where the source will play.

With built-in Wi-Fi 5, Gigabit Ethernet, USB-C power, a compact matte black chassis, front-panel status LED, and simple network-based audio output, the HUB is a practical bridge between classic audio components and modern wireless multi-room listening.

• Product Type: Wireless audio source adapter and network preamp
• Model: Bluesound HUB
• Version / SKU: CB130
• Streaming Platform: BluOS wireless multi-room platform
• Operating System: BluOS
• Simultaneous Audio Streams: 2 per HUB
• Simultaneous Stream Type: 1 analog audio input and 1 digital audio input
• Maximum Number of HUB Units: 4 HUB units on a single network
• Maximum Simultaneous Streams: 8 simultaneous streams with 4 HUB units
• Native Sampling Rates: Up to 192 kHz
• Bit Depth: 16-bit to 24-bit
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Line Input: Greater than 100 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Phono MM Input: Greater than 80 dB
• Distortion: Less than 0.03%, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, -1 dBFS output
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.3 dB
• High-Frequency Extension: 50 kHz at -3 dB
• Processor: ARM Cortex-A53, quad-core, 1.8 GHz per core
• BluOS Controller Operating Systems: iOS, Android, Windows and macOS
• Control System Integrations: Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN and Lutron
• Ethernet / LAN: RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1000 Mbps
• Wi-Fi: Built-in Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac, 2.4 / 5 GHz
• Analog Line Input: 1 stereo RCA input
• Phono Input: 1 stereo RCA moving magnet input
• Optical Input: 1 Toslink digital optical input
• Coaxial Input: 1 RCA coaxial digital input, 75 ohms
• HDMI Input: HDMI eARC with CEC
• USB Input: USB Type-A for BluOS firmware upgrade only
• Audio Output: Network audio output
• Power Supply: Universal USB-C power adapter
• Power Adapter Input: 100 – 240 V AC, 0.3 A
• Power Adapter Output: 5 V / 2 A
• Power Consumption, Network Standby: 0.5 W
• Function Button: Front-panel function button
• Status Indicator: Front-panel LED
• Finish: Black matte satin paint
• Included Accessories: 5 V power adapter, 3 international plug adapters, USB-C power cable, Ethernet cable, mounting                   template, safety / warranty guide and quick setup guide
• Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 15.3 x 4.5 cm
• Product Weight: 0.63 kg

• Wireless audio source adapter for BluOS systems
• Network preamp for analog and digital sources
• Adds non-BluOS sources to a Bluesound multi-room system
• Works with turntables, TVs, CD players and other source components
• HDMI eARC input with CEC
• Coaxial digital input
• Toslink optical digital input
• Stereo RCA analog line input
• Moving magnet phono input
• Low-noise wide-band moving magnet phono stage
• Streams connected sources to compatible Bluesound players
• Supports up to two simultaneous streams per HUB
• One analog and one digital stream can play simultaneously
• Supports up to four HUB units on one network
• Up to eight simultaneous streams on a single network with four HUB units
• BluOS Controller app control
• Built-in Wi-Fi 5 connectivity
• Gigabit Ethernet connection
• Network audio output
• USB-C powered
• USB Type-A port for BluOS firmware upgrade only
• Front-panel function button
• Front-panel LED status indicator
• Compact matte black satin finish
• Mounting template included
• Designed for flexible placement around the home