PSB AM 5 Speakers + Bluesound NANO Streamer System

PSB Alpha AM5 – Powered Bookshelf Speakers

Behind the Alpha Series

First designed and manufactured in a small Canadian town in 1991, the Alpha Series started with the simple idea of creating affordable speakers that were focused purely on performance. With passion and dedication in pursuit of a natural sounding speaker, and by leveraging almost 50 years of research conducted at the Canadian National Research Council, the Alphas are known as one of the world’s most iconic speakers and are still the reference benchmark for entry-level hi-fi speakers today.

Matched components, unmatched performance

Leveraging amplification expertise from our sister brands provided the PSB design team the considerable advantage of designing a speaker for a known amplifier. By adding the power of digital signal processing, frequency response, bass extension and output are optimized to a remarkable level of performance. Very few powered speakers share intellectual resources of this magnitude, making the Alpha AM5 a standout in the crowd of powered speakers. A renowned amplifier company and speaker company perfecting the powered speaker is truly a match made in acoustic heaven.

Flexible and convenient

Just like its smaller brother, the AM3, these powered bookshelf speakers are effortless to set up and use. There’s no amplifier to hook up or apps to download. Streaming your favourite music from your devices is easy thanks to aptX Bluetooth – simply pair and play. Enjoy connecting them to your computer or TV for clear, natural sound. The AM5 even features several sound modes, allowing you to accentuate dialogue, soundstage and more. Vinyl lovers will appreciate the dedicated RCA phono input. Where desired, use the sub output to add a subwoofer for even deeper bass.

Simple, timeless design

Featuring acoustically transparent detachable magnetic grilles in a choice of matte black or matte white finish, the AM5 offers a simple and timeless design that seamlessly blends into any décor. The elegant cabinet design lends itself to a wide variety of placement options, from desktop to bookshelf, or even stand mount.

• ¾” (19mm) aluminum dome tweeter with Ferrofluid and Neodymium Magnet
• 25” (133mm) woofer with rubber surround
• Qualcomm aptX™ Bluetooth
• Dedicated RCA phono input
• Subwoofer Output
• Bass reflex cabinet design
• Acoustically transparent detachable magnetic grilles

SPECIFICATIONS

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

On Axis @ 0°±3dB – 55Hz-20Khz

LF Cutoff -10dB – 36Hz

AMPLIFIER POWER

Amplifier Power – 50 watts x 2 rms

ACOUSTIC DESIGN

Tweeter – 3/4″ (19mm), Aluminum Dome with Ferrofluid

Neodymium Magnet

WOOFER

Woofer – 5.25″ (100mm) Cone,

Rubber Surround,

Steel Basket

INPUTS

Analog – 3.5mm, Phono MM

Digital – Optical, USB

Wireless – aptX™ Bluetooth

Design Type – Bass Reflex

CONSTRUCTION

Cabinet – MDF

Cabinet Sleeve – Vinyl

Baffle Front – MDF

Grille – Perforated Metal

SIZE (W x H x D)

Net Dimensions – 6 3/4” x 11 2/5” x 9 1/2” (170 x 290 x 240mm)

Net Weight – 21.5 lbs (9.75 kg)

Shipping Dimensions – 18 3/8” x 13 3/8” x 15” (467 x 340 x 381mm)

Shipping Weight – 23.6 lbs (10.71 kg)

Bluesound Node Nano Music Streamer (Each)

Bluesound Node Nano

• ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE® DAC
• Stereo RCA output
• Optical, coaxial, and USB outputs
• 2 programmable quick-touch presets
• Quad-core 1.8GHz ARM® Cortex™ A53 processor
• DSD playback*
• AirPlay 2 integration
• Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Roon Ready
• Two-way aptX™ Adaptive Bluetooth*

FOR THE AUDIO OBSESSED

The NODE NANO is crafted for those who demand perfection in sound. Its flagship ESS SABRE® DAC with Hyperstream® IV technology delivers breathtaking dynamics and ultra-low distortion. Stream FLAC, WAV, AAC, and MQA music files with unmatched precision.

YOUR MUSIC AND MORE

Access popular music streaming services, radio, and podcasts effortlessly. Plus, with Apple AirPlay 2, you can enjoy even more of your music from a variety of apps and services. Seamlessly stream from your digital library using the BluOS app.

GO BEYOND THE HIFI SYSTEM

Create a wireless multi-room music system by grouping NODE NANO with other Bluesound players. Control your music in every room from your phone, tablet, or desktop.

SIMPLE AND EASY

Compact and easy to set up, the NODE NANO connects to any audio system with RCA, Coax, Optical, and USB outputs. Dual-band Wi-Fi and gigabit Ethernet ensure uninterrupted streaming, while a backlit touch panel offers quick access to controls and presets. The NODE NANO also integrates seamlessly with popular smart home systems like Control4 and Crestron.

Specifications

• Supported Audio File Formats:
  • MP3
  • AAC
  • WMA
  • WMA-L
  • OGG
  • ALAC
  • OPUS
• Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats:
  • FLAC
  • MQA
  • WAV
  • AIFF
  • MPEG-4 SLS
• DSD Support:
  • DSD256 (available via future BluOS update)
• Native Sampling Rates:
  • Up to 192 kHz
• Bit Depth:
  • 16-24
• Audio Controls & EQ:
  • BluOS Controller App
• DAC:
  • ESS ES9039Q2M
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
  • -118 dB
• Distortion:
  • THD+N, 0.0007%