Bluesound Professional B160S Streaming Amplifier

About The Bluesound Professional B160S Streaming Amplifier

The Bluesound Professional B160S networked streaming stereo amplifier is a complete solution for a commercial music installation. The B160S combines a high-quality stereo amplifier with a BluOS enabled network music player. The B160S’s HybridDigital™ amplifier section provides 2 x 60W of power into 8Ω – plenty for most small/medium spaces and thermostatic fan cooling provides for reliable operation in commercial environments. The amplifier technology is highly energy efficient and also has a standby mode consuming only 6W of power.

The form factor of the B160S allows it to be mounted individually vertically or horizontally on or under shelves or tables or on walls. Up to six B160S units can be mounted side-by-side in a 3U space in a rack using the optional RM160 rack mounting shelf for a compact 12-channel system with six independent or group zones.

Easily Create Branded Environments: With hardware that supports nearly unlimited zones of audio and a natively-integrated commercially-licensed music streaming service in SoundMachine, Custom Channels, Qsic and Tunify, Bluesound Professional makes easy work of creating branded environments for your installation.

Seamless Integration with Control Systems: Bluesound Professional’s line of commercial streaming hardware allows flexible control by third-party control systems, and interfaces exist for all of today’s market-leading automation platforms. BluOS®, the multi-zone, music sharing software that underpins all Bluesound Professional players and active speakers, communicates with third-party control systems and platforms so that A/V system integrators, business owners, consultants and system designers can design seamless audio ecosystems to meet the needs of any commercial installation.

Plays Nicely with Others: Standard rack sizes and a wide range of standard inputs and outputs means that installation is quick and simple. The ecosystem’s modular design allows it to work seamlessly as an audio system on its own, or with audio components from other brands.

Add Audio Streaming to Existing or New Installations: Bluesound Professional’s decentralized processing capabilities gives designers and installers maximum flexibility to add audio streaming to installations, whether existing or new.

Easy to Configure: Self-discovery makes set-up and configuration painless, as Bluesound Professional players placed onto the same network will find each other automatically. A few taps on the intuitive icons in the BluOS Controller app will group players to create zoned audio content and lock-out unauthorized users.

Our Review

The Bluesound Professional B160S is a sleek, all-in-one streaming amplifier that punches well above its weight for commercial audio setups. With 60 Watts per channel of energy-efficient HybridDigital™ power, it delivers clean, reliable sound that’s ideal for small to medium-sized spaces. Built with flexibility in mind, the B160S slots neatly under tables, shelves, or into a rack - up to six units in just 3U of space for multi-zone setups. BluOS integration means you can stream high-quality music from a variety of sources, create branded audio environments, and control it all easily via app or third-party systems. Whether you’re outfitting a café, retail space, or office, the B160S makes it effortless to add powerful, professional-grade streaming to any installation.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: Stereo Networked Streaming Amplifier for Commercial Installations
• A complete stereo solution for commercial installations
• Integration with local network content storage
• PC/Mac, iOS/Android and third-party control
• Security preventing unauthorized control
• Flexible and unlimited grouping of zones within a BluOS system
• Streaming via Ethernet for increased reliability
• USB input for replay from local connected drives
• 2 x 60W (8Ω) HybridDigital™ energy-efficient amplification
• 6W standby mode
• Flexible mounting options including mounting of 6 x BS160S in a 3U rack space using the optional RM160 rack mounting shelf

Streaming & Control

• Supported File Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG Vorbis, WMA-L, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MQA, HRA
• Supported Cloud Services: WiMP, Slacker Radio, Qobuz, HighResAudio, JUKE, Deezer, Murfie, HDTracks, Spotify, TIDAL, Napster, Microsoft Groove (with OneDrive), Classics Online, KKBox
• Supported Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or higher, Apple Macintosh OSX 10.7.5 or higher
• Free Internet Radio: TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, Slacker Radio
• Integration Partners: Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron

Technical

• Rated Power
  • 2 x 60W at 8 Ohms
  • 2 x 100W at 4 Ohms
• Rated Distortion: ≤0.005%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -110dBA
• Sample Rate: 32 – 192kHz
• Bit Depth: 16 – 24

Connections

• Analogue Input: Phoenix
• USB Input: Type A (for USB memory stick and supported peripherals – FAT32 formatted)
• USB Service: Type B Mini USB (for servicing purposes only)
• IR Input: 3.5mm Jack
• Subwoofer Output: Phoenix
• Speaker Output: Phoenix Speaker connection block
• Network: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
• User Interface: Free Android and iOS App available at GooglePlay and Apple App Store

General

• Optional RM160 Rack Mount Accessory Available: Holds 6 x BS160S in a 3U rack space
• Power Supply: AC Power Supply
• Standby Power: 6W (Network Standby Mode)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 70 x 120 x 350mm
• Weight: 1.6kg
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.