Bluesound Hub Wireless Audio Source Adapter and Network Preamplifier at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The Hub is a compact wireless audio source adapter and network preamplifier from Bluesound (Pickering, Ontario, Canada), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Designed to bring any wired audio source — turntable, CD player, television, or digital transport — into the BluOS multiroom ecosystem without relocating the source component, the Hub accepts five simultaneous input types: HDMI eARC with CEC, coaxial S/PDIF, optical TosLink, stereo RCA analogue, and a dedicated low-noise moving magnet phono stage for direct turntable connection. Each Hub can stream one analogue and one digital source simultaneously to different Bluesound players throughout the home, over dual-band Wi-Fi 5 or Gigabit Ethernet, all selectable from the BluOS Controller app. Up to four Hub units can operate on a single network for eight simultaneous independent streams. The audiophile-grade MM phono stage delivers SNR above 80dB and frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.3dB), turning any moving magnet turntable into a whole-home networked vinyl source — heard in every room of the house without moving the turntable or running analogue cables.

Five Inputs, Two Simultaneous Streams, and Phono Stage

The Hub's input versatility is its defining capability. HDMI eARC with CEC connects to a television for whole-home distribution of TV audio; the coaxial S/PDIF and optical TosLink inputs accept CD players, CD transports, digital streamers, and disc players; the stereo RCA analogue input handles any line-level source; and the dedicated moving magnet phono input connects directly to a turntable cartridge with a low-noise wide-bandwidth phono preamplifier built in. The phono stage delivers SNR above 80dB — a meaningful specification for a networked phono solution — with distortion below 0.03% across 20Hz to 20kHz. Any two of these inputs can stream simultaneously to different BluOS players: a turntable in the living room can play to the kitchen speaker while a television in the den streams to a bedroom Node, all from a single Hub. Native sampling rates up to 192kHz and 16 to 24-bit depth ensure hi-res digital sources are transmitted without degradation. The Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 processor at 1.8GHz per core handles encoding and network streaming with the same processing architecture used across the Bluesound player range, ensuring stable, synchronised multiroom audio throughout the home.

Compact Design, USB-C Power, and BluOS Integration

The Hub keeps its USB-C power supply external rather than integrating a mains power supply into the chassis, allowing the unit itself to remain exceptionally compact at 143 x 153 x 45mm — small enough to sit unobtrusively beside a turntable, behind a television, or on a equipment shelf without requiring rack space. A universal 5V USB-C adapter with three international plug adapters is included, and network standby power consumption measures just 0.5W. Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Gigabit Ethernet provide connection flexibility, and a wall-mounting template is included for discreet installation behind a television or near a source component. The Hub appears as a selectable input within the BluOS Controller app on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS — switching sources and routing audio to any BluOS player on the network requires only a few taps, with no additional hardware or recabling required. Control system integration with Control4, Crestron, RTI, ELAN, and Lutron is available via software update for professional smart home installation environments.

Key Features

• Five Input Types: HDMI eARC with CEC, Coaxial S/PDIF (75 ohms), Optical TosLink, Stereo RCA analogue line, and Stereo RCA moving magnet phono — covering every significant wired audio source in a home system.
• Two Simultaneous Independent Streams: One analogue and one digital source can stream simultaneously to different BluOS players throughout the home from a single Hub unit.
• Audiophile-Grade Moving Magnet Phono Stage: Low-noise, wide-bandwidth MM phono preamplifier with SNR above 80dB and distortion below 0.03% for high-quality networked vinyl playback — turning any turntable into a whole-home streaming source.
• HDMI eARC with CEC: Direct television connection with Consumer Electronics Control for routing TV audio to any Bluesound player in the home, enabling whole-home TV audio distribution from a single Hub near the television.
• Hi-Res Audio up to 24-Bit/192kHz: Native sampling rates up to 192kHz and 16 to 24-bit depth ensure hi-res digital sources are transmitted to BluOS players at full resolution without degradation.
• SNR above 100dB (Line Input): High signal-to-noise ratio on the analogue line input ensures clean, low-noise transmission of analogue sources across the BluOS network.
• Four Hub Support on a Single Network: Up to four Hub units can operate simultaneously on one home network for up to eight independent simultaneous streams — covering multiple source locations throughout a large home.
• Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 Processor at 1.8GHz per Core: The same processing architecture used across the Bluesound player range for stable, synchronised multiroom audio streaming from any connected source.
• Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 and Gigabit Ethernet: Both connectivity options for maximum placement flexibility — Wi-Fi for location near the source component, wired Ethernet for maximum stability where a cable run is available.
• USB-C External Power Supply: Compact 5V USB-C power adapter keeps the Hub itself small and unobtrusive, with three international plug adapters included for global compatibility.
• BluOS App Integration: Each Hub input appears as a selectable source within the BluOS Controller app on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS — switch sources and route to any player with a few taps.
• Wall-Mountable with Included Template: A mounting template is included for discreet wall installation behind a television or near a source component without occupying shelf or rack space.
• 0.5W Network Standby: Ultra-low standby power consumption maintains BluOS network connectivity and instant-on source readiness.

Technical Specifications

Connections at a Glance

• Inputs: HDMI eARC (CEC), Coaxial S/PDIF RCA (75 ohms), Optical TosLink, Stereo RCA analogue line, Stereo RCA MM phono, USB Type-A (firmware only)
• Network: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
• Output: Network audio only (streams to BluOS players — no analogue or digital output)
• Power: USB-C (5V/2A external adapter, included)

What's in the Box

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bluesound Hub?

The Bluesound Hub is a compact wireless audio source adapter and network preamplifier from Bluesound (Pickering, Ontario, Canada). It accepts five input types — HDMI eARC with CEC, coaxial S/PDIF, optical TosLink, stereo RCA analogue, and moving magnet phono — and streams one analogue and one digital source simultaneously to any Bluesound player on the BluOS network over dual-band Wi-Fi 5 or Gigabit Ethernet. Up to four Hub units can operate on a single network. The built-in MM phono stage enables direct turntable connection for whole-home vinyl streaming.

Can the Bluesound Hub stream a turntable to every room in the house?

Yes. Connecting a moving magnet turntable to the Hub's MM phono input brings the turntable's audio signal into the BluOS network as a selectable source. Any BluOS player in the home — including Bluesound Pulse speakers, the Node, the Node Icon, and the Powernode — can then be selected to play the turntable's output via the BluOS Controller app. Multiple players can play the turntable simultaneously in different rooms, allowing whole-home vinyl playback without running additional cables or moving the turntable from its location.

What sources can the Bluesound Hub accept?

The Hub accepts HDMI eARC with CEC for television audio, coaxial S/PDIF for CD players and digital transports, optical TosLink for any optical digital source, stereo RCA analogue for line-level sources such as CD players or streaming devices with analogue outputs, and a dedicated stereo RCA moving magnet phono input for direct turntable connection. One digital and one analogue input can stream simultaneously to different BluOS players from a single Hub.

Does the Bluesound Hub have any analogue or digital outputs?

No. The Hub is a network input device only — its sole output is to the BluOS network, streaming the connected source audio to any BluOS player selected in the app. It has no analogue RCA, coaxial, or optical outputs of its own. The audio output is received and converted to analogue by the DAC in the destination BluOS player — the Node, Node Icon, Powernode, or Pulse speaker — rather than at the Hub itself.

How does the Bluesound Hub compare to adding a phono stage and streaming with a Node?

A Node with a separate phono stage achieves a similar result — streaming a turntable to multiple rooms — but requires the Node and phono stage to be located near the turntable, and uses the Node's analogue input rather than a dedicated phono stage. The Hub offers a dedicated audiophile-grade MM phono input with SNR above 80dB, in a compact unit powered by USB-C that can sit directly beside the turntable without occupying a shelf position. The Hub also frees the Node for other duties, and allows up to four Hubs on one network for multi-source distribution — a turntable in one room and a CD player in another can both stream simultaneously to different Bluesound players without any additional hardware.

Can I use multiple Bluesound Hub units in the same home?

Yes. Up to four Hub units can operate on a single BluOS network simultaneously, providing eight independent simultaneous streams — one analogue and one digital per Hub. This allows independent source distribution from multiple locations: a turntable in a living room, a CD player in a study, and a television in a bedroom can each stream to different Bluesound players throughout the home at the same time.

Where can I buy the Bluesound Hub in Toronto, Canada?

The Bluesound Hub is available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. As an authorized Bluesound dealer, Vinyl Sound serves audiophiles across the Greater Toronto Area and Canada. Shop online at vinylsound.ca or visit the showroom to see the Hub demonstrated as part of a complete Bluesound whole-home audio system.