Using Bluesound and separate speakers with my existing Amplifier

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Barry warren

Hi I am looking for the best way to get the music that I Play through  my amplifier which is with all my hi-fi I mac computer and router in my office to my rear garden , my house is  open plan  and  the garden is just round the corner from the office  I  can easily get wifi there but  running  extra speaker cables from the existing amplifier  is not  an option  also it’s powering my main speakers  I have some old sonos  equipment but don’t really want to upgrade this as I don’t use it anymore as it doesn’t support a lot of the file formats of the music that I have stored on my Nas Drive including Dsd iso and wav It seems blue sound supports all of these but just   don’t know the best way to do it I also don’t use  any streaming services

I reallly don’t want to buy another amp and would like wifi speakers  (external if possible)

 

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Barry

 

 

 

Equipment

 

Cambridge  Audio CX81 Amp

 

Cambridge Audio V2 Dac

 

Tendak Hdmi splitter From CX81 for tv sound through Amp

 

 

Music Software

 

1  Audirvana  on imac through v2 Dac (Hi Res and all other formats)

 

2  Cambridge stream magic app through v2 Dac  (All formats except hi res)

 

3  Sonos s1   (No Hi res support)

 

Speakers

 

1 x Sonos play 1

 

1 x Sonos play 5

 

Other

 

2 x sonos connects gen 1

 

1 Synology Nas DS218

 

BT  full fibre

 

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    Eric Somer

    Sounds like if you go the BlueOS route to access your NAS via an N130 "2021" Node.  You would most likely want to hook it up to the amp.  Then a second BlueOS device for the garden perhaps a Bluesounds Flex and Pulse speaker.  You can find factory refurbs online for 50% off if you are ok with the older technology.  This is pretty much my set up but I have 2 nodes and a pulse.  It always me to run music it full party mode if I like with any of the 3 BlueOS devices being the driver or inputs to them. 

  • Barry warren

    Thanks for the info Eric 

    So what inputs on the amp would the N130 "2021 connect to please?, also do both the  flex and pulse speakers need to be plugged or just one I am also still not sure if they are Waterproof I have seen some sites say yes and others say it needs a skin to protect it but its still not !!

     

    Thanks in advance 

     

     

    Barry

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  • Eric Somer

    The Flex and Pulse are not waterproof and need to be plugged in.  Mine lives in the master but is moved around as needed. 

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  • Eric Somer
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    You can send an Analog or Digital from both the Node 2i or N130.  They both have a multi-input mini plug.  The N130 also has an input HDMI.  My Denon amp has both Analog and Digital input options.  Currently, I'm using the Node DAC through the Analog RCAs.  

    Node N130

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  • Barry warren

    Thanks for the info Eric I had a look and can’t find any refurbs in the uk unfortunately I just wondered if i wanted to add more  flex and pulse speakers in Another part of the house would one Node be enough for both pairs 

    Thanks

    Barry

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  • Eric Somer

    Is where I see outlet options https://www.bluesound.com/outlet/ or older options at https://theaudiofactory.com/ 

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  • Eric Somer
    • Edited

    Nodes, Flex, and Pulse devices are separate streamers.  They can be linked in sync and any device can be the master (diving the music content).   I have 1 pulse that is hooked up to a phono and another hooked up to a SACD & TV.  So choosing between devices is centered around what equipment our sound stage you are trying to create. 

    So I can play music from my TV, SACD, Phono, and subscriptions through all devices or a pair or individually

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  • Eric Somer
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    This is what the BluOS controller shows on my MAC.  I have focus on the OFFICE node.

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  • Seppi Evans
    Hi-Res

    Sevenoaks Sound & Vision (UK) often have clearance Bluesound items on their website.

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