Bluesound HUB Network Adaptor/Preamp

Bluesound HUB Network Adaptor & Preamp

Bring your favorite “wired-only” gear into the modern, whole-home streaming world. The Bluesound HUB is a versatile BluOS network accessory that lets you connect sources like a turntable, CD player, TV, or any analog/digital component and then stream that audio wirelessly to one or many Bluesound/BluOS players throughout your home. It’s an elegant way to expand a multi-room system without relocating equipment or running long cables.

Built for real-world systems, the HUB offers five input options—including HDMI eARC for TVs and a moving-magnet phono stage for vinyl—plus reliable dual-band Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet. You can also stream one analog and one digital source at the same time to different Bluesound/BluOS zones, then select inputs instantly in the BluOS app for seamless whole-home listening.

What It's Good At:

• Turning any wired audio source into a BluOS multi-room streaming source
• Whole-home vinyl streaming with a built-in low-noise MM phono stage
• Upgrading TV audio distribution via HDMI eARC (CEC) to Bluesound zones
• Running two simultaneous streams (1 analog + 1 digital) to different rooms
• Flexible installs with compact design, Wi-Fi 5, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB-C power
• Simple, app-based input switching and system control through BluOS

Bluesound HUB Full Specifications:

• SKU: CB130BLKUNV
• Version: CB130
• Color: Black
• Wireless speaker: No
• Operating System: BluOS
• Simultaneous Audio Streams: 2 per HUB (1 × analog input stream, 1 × digital input stream)
• Bit Depth: 16–24
• Native Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >100 dB (Line input); >80 dB (Phono MM input)
• Distortion: <0.03% (20–20 kHz, -1 dBFS output)
• Frequency Response: 20–20 kHz ±0.3 dB; 50 kHz -3 dB
• BluOS Controller OS: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
• Control System Integrations (via software update): Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron
• Maximum Number of Units: 4 × HUB on single network (8 simultaneous streams)
• Ethernet/LAN: RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps
• Wi-Fi Built In: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 2.4/5 GHz
• Analog Line Input: 1 × Stereo RCA
• Phono Input: 1 × Stereo RCA (Moving Magnet)
• Optical Input: 1 × TOSLINK digital optical
• Coaxial Input: 1 × RCA (75 ohms)
• HDMI Input: HDMI eARC with CEC
• USB Input: Type A (for BluOS firmware upgrade only)
• Audio Output: Network
• Processor: ARM Cortex-A53, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHz per core
• Function Button: Front panel function button
• Status Indicator: Front panel LED
• Power Consumption: 0.5 W network standby
• Power Supply: Universal USB-C power adapter (Input: 100–240 V AC/0.3 A; Output: 5 V/2 A)
• Finish: Black; Matte Satin Paint
• Product Dimensions: 143 × 153 × 45 mm (W × D × H) / 5.6 × 6 × 1.8 in (W × D × H) *non-metric approximate
• Weight: 0.63 kg / 1.39 lbs
• Included Accessories: 5 V power adapter; 3 × international plug adapters; USB-C power cable; Ethernet cable; mounting template; safety/warranty guide; quick setup guide

Bluesound HUB Q&A:

What does the Bluesound HUB do?

It connects wired sources (analog, digital, TV via HDMI eARC, and turntables via MM phono) and streams that audio over your network to Bluesound/BluOS players in any room.

Does the HUB power passive speakers or replace an amplifier?

No. The HUB’s audio output is over the network to BluOS players—pair it with Bluesound/BluOS playback devices (powered speakers or streamers/amps) for listening.

Can I stream vinyl through the HUB?

Yes. It includes a built-in moving-magnet phono stage so your turntable can be distributed in high quality across your BluOS system.

Can it stream two different sources at the same time?

Yes. Each HUB supports two simultaneous streams—one analog input stream and one digital input stream—so you can send different audio to different zones.

What inputs are available?

HDMI eARC (CEC), coaxial, optical (TOSLINK), stereo analog RCA, and MM phono RCA.

How do I control and switch inputs?

Inputs are selectable in the BluOS app, letting you choose the HUB input as the source for any Bluesound/BluOS player.

How does it connect to my network?

Use dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (2.4/5 GHz) or wired Gigabit Ethernet for maximum flexibility.

How many HUBs can I use on one network?

Up to four HUB units can be supported on a single network, enabling up to eight simultaneous streams total.

Bluesound HUB Downloads:

Bluesound HUB Manual
Bluesound HUB Data Sheet
Bluesound HUB Quick Start Sheet