Bluesound B100S – BluOS 1/3-Rack Commercial Network Music Player

Product Overview

The Bluesound Professional B100S is a compact 1/3-rack-space network music player built on the BluOS platform, designed for use as a dedicated streaming source in commercial audio installations. It streams high-resolution audio up to 192kHz/24-bit from network-attached storage, commercial music services including SoundMachine, Custom Channels, QSIC, SiriusXM for Business, and Tunify, as well as Spotify, Tidal, and Qobuz. The 1/3-rack footprint allows up to three B100S units to be mounted in a single 1U rack space using the optional RM100 rack shelf, making it an efficient solution for multi-zone commercial systems where amplification is handled separately by an external amplifier such as the A860.

Product Description

The B100S operates as a fully independent BluOS streaming source — it can play a separate source in its own zone, or group with other BluOS devices on the network for synchronized multi-zone content. Analog outputs connect to external amplifiers or DSP units, and USB Type-A enables playback from locally connected drives when network content is not available. MQA content is supported for highest-fidelity streaming.

Third-party control integration includes Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, ELAN, and Lutron, and the optional CP100 wall-mount panel allows local staff to adjust volume and recall presets. Up to three B100S units occupy one rack unit with the RM100 shelf — providing three independent streaming sources in a single 1U footprint for compact multi-zone rack systems. Self-discovery on the network means BluOS devices find each other automatically, simplifying commissioning.

Key Features

• 1/3-Rack Form Factor — Fits three B100S units in one 1U rack space with the optional RM100 shelf, providing up to three independent streaming zones in minimal rack footprint.
• BluOS Platform — Full multi-zone streaming OS; zones operate independently or group with any other BluOS device on the network.
• Commercial Music Services — SoundMachine, Custom Channels, QSIC, SiriusXM for Business, and Tunify natively integrated for licensed commercial background music.
• Hi-Res Audio to 192kHz/24-bit — Streams FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, MQA, MP3, AAC, and OGG from network storage or streaming services.
• USB Local Playback — Type-A USB port for local storage playback from FAT32-formatted drives.
• MQA Support — Plays Master Quality Authenticated content from Tidal and compatible services.
• Control System Integration — Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, ELAN, and Lutron integration for third-party automation systems.
• Self-Discovery Networking — BluOS devices on the same network find each other automatically, simplifying system commissioning and zone assignment.

Typical Applications

• Dedicated streaming source for zones amplified by the A860 or other commercial amplifiers
• Multi-zone rack systems — up to three B100S zones in 1U with the RM100 shelf
• Commercial music player for retail, hospitality, and restaurant environments
• Corporate conference rooms and training rooms
• House of worship distributed audio zones

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the B100S include a built-in amplifier?

No. The B100S is a pure network music player with analog outputs. It requires connection to an external amplifier — such as the A860 — to drive passive speakers.

How does the B100S differ from the B400S?

The B400S provides four independent stereo output zones in a 1U chassis with balanced outputs and trigger I/O — suited as the central streaming hub for a multi-zone installation. The B100S provides a single stereo output zone in a 1/3-rack chassis, suited for individual zone streaming where three units share one rack unit with the RM100 shelf.

Can three B100S units share a rack space?

Yes. The optional RM100 rack shelf accommodates up to three B100S units in a single 1U space in a standard 19-inch rack.

What is the warranty on the B100S?

Bluesound Professional products are backed by a manufacturer warranty. Contact Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net for warranty details.