BS-CS1 BPR | ENDPOINT STREAMER
Item # BS-CS1 BPR
ENDPOINT STREAMER
The Bluesound Professional CS1 is a compact endpoint network streamer designed to bring professional-grade streaming capabilities to existing audio systems. Built on the BluOS platform, the CS1 allows seamless access to networked music libraries, streaming services, and internet radio with high-resolution audio support up to 24-bit/192kHz. It connects easily to amplifiers, powered speakers, or mixing systems through stereo analog, optical, or coaxial digital outputs. Supporting over 20 streaming services including Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, SoundMachine, and Deezer, the CS1 offers flexibility for both residential and commercial installations. Control is simple via the BluOS Controller app, or integration with leading automation platforms such as Crestron, Control4, RTI, and others. Its discreet form factor makes it ideal for retail spaces, restaurants, hospitality, and corporate environments seeking scalable music streaming endpoints.
The CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer supports the most popular network streaming and casting protocols, including Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Chromecast, so users can stream directly from devices like smartphones, tablets and computers. The CS1 can play high-resolution audio, up to 24-bit/192kHz, with MQA pass-through support for both digital outputs, enabling full decoding and rendering by a compatible external DAC for playing Master Quality Authenticated music.
Features
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Bluetooth 5.0
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Dual-band Wi-Fi
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Gigabit Ethernet port
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Stereo analog, optical digital, and coaxial digital outputs
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Premium differential DAC design based on Texas Instruments PCM5141 DAC, with support for 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution audio
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MQA decoding and rendering capability for high-resolution music streaming from Tidal
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Support for Apple AirPlay 2 allows for streaming from any audio app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac
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Google Chromecast support allows playback at up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution from any Cast-enabled app on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer
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Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect support lets users cue up music on a smart device, then transfer playback to the CS1
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DLNA support allows streaming at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution from any DLNA-capable music app
Use Options: Restaurants, retail shops, and hospitality environments - Corporate background music systems - Existing AV systems needing network streaming capability - Larger BluOS multi-zone systems as an endpoint
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AUDIO | |
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THD + N (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
<0.03% 20-20 kHz -1dBFS output |
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Signal-to-Noise ratio |
-94dB (ref 2V) |
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Frequency response |
20-20 kHz +/-0.3dB; 50 kHz -3dB |
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Native sampling rate |
Up to 192 kHz |
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Bit depth |
16-24 |
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Supported audio file format |
LPCM, MP3, AAC/AAC+, AC3, Ogg Vorbis, HE-AAC, WMA decode capability |
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Supported 3rd party service provider |
Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, DLNA, Roon |
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DAC |
TI PCM5254 |
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Processor |
ARM Cortex -A53, Quad-Core, 1.5GHz per core |
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CONNECTIONS | |
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Power |
AC adapter, Input: 100-240V AC 0.3A, Output: 5V DC 1A |
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Network connectivity |
Ethernet RJ45 100 Mbps, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac 2.4GHz/5 GHz), DLNA/UPnp (Certification in progress) |
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Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.0; BT Profiles: A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.3, SPP, HFP, HSP, HOGP |
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NFC |
NFC for easy Bluetooth connection |
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12V Trigger Out |
3.5mm Mini-jack x 1 |
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Analog Out |
RCA x 1 |
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Coaxial Out |
RCA 75ohm |
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Optical Out |
TOSLINK x 1 |
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USB IN |
USB C for AC adapter |
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GENERAL | |
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Status Indicator |
Front Panel LED |
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Function Button |
Front Panel Function Button |
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Power Consumption |
0.5W Network Standby |
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Finish |
Black |
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DIMENSION AND WEIGHT | |
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Gross dimensions (W x H x D) (Includes feet and other extended front and rear panel terminals) |
140 x 140 x 55 mm (5.5 x 5.5 x 2.16 in) |
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Net weight |
1.5 kg / 3.3lbs |
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Shipping weight |
1.7 kg/ 3.8lbs |
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