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

Connections at a Glance

• HDMI eARC with CEC Input (TV / AV source)
• Coaxial RCA Digital Input (75 ohms)
• TOSLINK Optical Digital Input
• Stereo RCA Analog Line Input
• Stereo RCA Moving Magnet Phono Input
• RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
• USB-C Power Input
• Type-A USB Port (firmware only)

What's in the Box

• Bluesound Hub Wireless Audio Source Adapter
• 5V USB-C Power Adapter
• 3 x International Plug Adapters
• USB-C Power Cable
• Ethernet Cable
• Mounting Template
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Quick Setup Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bluesound Hub?

The Bluesound Hub is a wireless audio source adapter and network preamp from Bluesound, a Canadian audio brand based in Mississauga, Ontario. It accepts up to five input types, including HDMI eARC, coaxial, optical, analog RCA line, and moving magnet phono, and transmits their audio wirelessly to any Bluesound or BluOS-compatible player in the home. The Hub has no local audio outputs; it functions purely as a network source, distributing audio via the BluOS platform to connected players, and each unit can stream one analog and one digital source simultaneously.

How does the Bluesound Hub differ from the Bluesound Node, WiiM Amp, and a standard phono preamp?

The Bluesound Hub solves a fundamentally different problem than the Node, WiiM Amp, or a standalone phono preamp. The Bluesound Node is a streaming DAC that pulls music from the internet and local networks but does not accept turntable or TV inputs. The WiiM Amp is an integrated amplifier and streamer with analog inputs but drives speakers locally rather than distributing audio to other rooms. A standard phono preamp amplifies a cartridge signal for a connected amplifier but cannot transmit audio wirelessly across a network. The Hub accepts all of these physical sources, including phono, and broadcasts them wirelessly to any BluOS player in any room, making it the only Bluesound component designed specifically to inject wired source audio into a multi-room streaming system without requiring a local amplifier or speaker output.

Can the Bluesound Hub stream vinyl to multiple rooms simultaneously?

Yes, the Bluesound Hub can stream vinyl from a connected moving magnet turntable to multiple BluOS players simultaneously. The turntable connects to the Hub's built-in MM phono stage, which applies RIAA equalization and amplifies the signal to line level before transmitting it wirelessly over the network. Through the BluOS app, that phono input can be selected as the source for any or all Bluesound players in the home, enabling whole-home synchronized vinyl playback without running analog cables between rooms.

What is a moving magnet phono stage and why does the Hub include one?

A moving magnet phono stage is a specialized preamplifier circuit that amplifies the very low-level signal produced by a moving magnet turntable cartridge and applies RIAA equalization, a standardized frequency correction curve used in vinyl record production. Without a phono stage, the turntable's output is too quiet and tonally incorrect to play back properly through an amplifier or streaming system. The Hub includes a built-in MM phono stage so that a turntable can connect directly using a standard RCA cable, with no external phono preamp required, and the corrected signal is then transmitted wirelessly to any room in the BluOS ecosystem.

How many Hubs can be used in a single Bluesound system?

Up to four Bluesound Hubs can operate on a single network, supporting up to eight simultaneous audio streams across the home. Each Hub contributes one simultaneous analog stream and one simultaneous digital stream, all independently selectable and assignable to different Bluesound players via the BluOS Controller app. This allows a large home to deploy a Hub near a turntable in the living room, one near a CD player in a study, one connected to a television in a bedroom, and a fourth near a secondary audio source, all operating concurrently without interference.

Does the Bluesound Hub require a Bluesound Node or player to function?

Yes, the Bluesound Hub requires at least one Bluesound or BluOS-compatible player on the same network to serve as the audio output destination. The Hub transmits audio only via the BluOS network protocol and has no local speaker terminals, RCA outputs, or headphone jack. Any Bluesound player, including the Node, Node Nano, Powernode, Pulse speakers, or NAD amplifiers running BluOS, can receive the Hub's audio streams and play them back through connected or built-in speakers.

Where can I buy the Bluesound Hub in Buffalo, NY or Western New York?

The Bluesound Hub is available at Vinyl Sound, located in Buffalo, NY, serving the Western New York and greater Buffalo area. Vinyl Sound is an authorized Bluesound dealer, providing full US warranty coverage and expert advice on integrating the Hub with your existing turntable, television, or other source components within a Bluesound multi-room system. Visit vinylsound.com or contact the Buffalo store directly for current availability and system pairing guidance.