Bluesound Hub Wireless Audio Source Adapter & Network Preamp at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY The Hub is a wireless audio source adapter and network preamp from Bluesound (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY. Designed to bring any wired audio device into the BluOS multi-room ecosystem, the Hub accepts up to five input types simultaneously, including HDMI eARC with CEC, coaxial, TOSLINK optical, stereo analog RCA, and a moving magnet phono stage, and transmits their audio wirelessly to any Bluesound or BluOS-compatible player in the home. Powered by a compact external USB-C supply and connecting via dual-band Wi-Fi 5 or Gigabit Ethernet, the Hub turns a turntable, CD player, television, or any analog or digital source into a network-streaming component without requiring a local audio output or additional hardware. Up to four Hubs can operate on a single network, supporting up to eight simultaneous audio streams. Five Inputs, Two Simultaneous Streams, and Whole-Home Distribution The Hub is uniquely designed as an input-only network device: it captures audio from wired sources and distributes it wirelessly to Bluesound players, functioning as a network bridge rather than a conventional preamp or receiver. Each Hub can stream one analog source and one digital source simultaneously to different BluOS endpoints in the home. This means a turntable connected to the phono input and a CD player connected via coaxial can each be heard in separate rooms at the same time, independently controlled. The HDMI eARC input with CEC control allows a television's audio to be routed into the Bluesound ecosystem for playback on Bluesound Pulse speakers or any other BluOS player, making the Hub a straightforward TV audio upgrade without receiver-level complexity. The Hub is selected as an input source directly within the BluOS Controller app from any smartphone, tablet, or computer on the same network. Audiophile Moving Magnet Phono Stage for Networked Vinyl Streaming The Hub's built-in moving magnet phono stage is engineered specifically for high-fidelity vinyl streaming over a network. With a signal-to-noise ratio greater than 80dB for the phono input and a wide frequency response of 20Hz to 50kHz, the phono stage provides a clean, RIAA-corrected signal from any standard moving magnet cartridge, which the Hub then transmits wirelessly to any room in the home. This eliminates the need to run long analog cables from a turntable to a distant amplifier or to physically relocate a record player to a different room. For audiophiles with established vinyl collections, the Hub effectively transforms a turntable into a whole-home streaming source within the Bluesound ecosystem, maintaining audio quality comparable to a dedicated standalone phono preamp feeding a local amplifier input. Key Features Five Input Options: HDMI eARC with CEC, coaxial digital RCA, TOSLINK optical, stereo analog RCA line, and moving magnet phono RCA, covering virtually every common wired audio source. Simultaneous Dual-Stream Capability: Each Hub streams one analog and one digital source at the same time to different BluOS players on the network, supporting independent listening in multiple rooms. Built-In MM Phono Stage: Audiophile-grade moving magnet phono preamp with RIAA equalization, greater than 80dB SNR, and 20Hz to 50kHz frequency response for high-fidelity networked vinyl playback. HDMI eARC with CEC: Connects directly to a television for high-quality TV audio distribution through any Bluesound player in the home, with CEC for simplified control. Input-Only Network Design: The Hub has no local speaker or headphone outputs; all audio is distributed wirelessly via the BluOS network to connected Bluesound players, keeping placement flexible and wiring minimal. Up to Four Hubs Per Network: Multiple Hubs can be deployed across a home for up to eight simultaneous network streams, with each unit independently selectable from the BluOS app. Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 and Gigabit Ethernet: 802.11ac Wi-Fi on 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands plus 1000 Mbps wired Ethernet for stable, low-latency audio transmission. BluOS App Integration: Any Hub input is selectable as an audio source directly within the BluOS Controller app from iOS, Android, Windows, or macOS. USB-C External Power Supply: Powered externally via USB-C to minimize internal interference and keep the chassis compact for flexible placement near any source component. Wall-Mountable with Mounting Template Included: Compact 143 x 153 x 45mm footprint with included mounting template for discreet placement on walls or shelves. Smart Home Control Integration: Compatible with Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, and Lutron via software update for integration into custom-installed automation environments. Low Power Standby: 0.5W network standby consumption keeps the Hub network-ready at minimal energy cost. Technical Specifications Processor ARM Cortex-A53, Quad-Core, 1.8GHz per core Native Sampling Rates Up to 192kHz Bit Depth 16-bit to 24-bit SNR (Line Input) >100dB SNR (Phono MM Input) >80dB Distortion
