Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res.

jandl100
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Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res. Oct 10, 2018 17:37:28 GMT

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Post by jandl100 on Oct 10, 2018 17:37:28 GMT

According to the blurb ...

Qobuz Studio launch the first monthly Hi-Res streaming subscription

Today Qobuz launches a brand-new offer in the streaming world: Studio. Thanks to Studio, lossless Hi-Res streaming without compression is now available from £24.99 a month, unlimited, with no commitment.

Over the years many of you have displayed interest in Hi-Res. With Studio we give you access to the highest sound quality, with no commitment.

You be the judge.

Discover the biggest Hi-Res catalogue in the world, with over 170,000 albums and more than 2 million songs and counting, with new releases every day.

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Me? Hmm, maybe. It's only £5 a month more than my 16/44 sub. :confused:

I'll probably try it. There are a lot of hi-res albums on Qobuz.

Jerry

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MartinT Administrator Posts: 54,703	Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res. Oct 10, 2018 18:27:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MartinT on Oct 10, 2018 18:27:58 GMT I'll probably re-subscribe as that will be worth trying.
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Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res. Oct 14, 2019 5:34:45 GMT

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Post by MartinT on Oct 14, 2019 5:34:45 GMT

Qobuz wins The Absolute Sounds 2019 Golden Ear Award.

Qobuz Streaming Service

$10/month, $25/month for hi-res
Is a streaming service a “component?” Quite frankly, I don’t care. Good as Tidal can be—and it certainly is easier to use—Qobuz does a superb job of providing high-resolution recordings and is the first streaming service I’ve encountered that directly rivals the hard-disc recording or direct recording company download in every aspect of sound quality. It also outperforms the MQA versions of the same recording on Tidal when I’ve been able to compare them—although both can be very, very good. As a result, I find Qobuz to be essential for a classical music buff, particularly in an era where reviews cover so few new recordings. In fact, I’ve come to regard Qobuz, Tidal, and Roon as essential parts of a high-end system. And for once, no one can argue that such praise is coming from a reviewer who is focusing on the equipment instead of the music.

by Anthony Cordesman

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Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res. Dec 3, 2019 11:22:54 GMT

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Post by liffy99 on Dec 3, 2019 11:22:54 GMT

They have just released a new HD streaming service in the States at $15/mth. That will be their 'standard' service probably launched as a response to Amazon HD charging less.

Hopefully that new service and price structure will come to the UK. Sadly my annual Sublime subscription was renewed last week so doubt I will see any savings this year.

I really like Qobuz for its library and playlists etc but the Hi Res stuff is largely a scam - often lower quality recordings stuffed into a 24/96 wrapper (Qobuz just take what they are given by the distributotrs I believe). Standard 16/44 is plenty good enough for me. Any differences you hear, or think you hear, are far more likely to be the result of remastering. I've made comment on Hi es elsewhere . . .

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Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res. Dec 3, 2019 15:00:05 GMT

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Post by MartinT on Dec 3, 2019 15:00:05 GMT

I've been on Qobuz Studio for a while now (like Sublime but without downloads). There is an increasing catalogue of hi-res material to choose from and I agree that not all of it is good or different from the 16/44 red book material. However, play something really well recorded (like Alt-J - An Awesome Wave in 24/96) and it sounds incredible due to the huge dynamic range and ultra-quiet moments in some of the songs.

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Chris Rank: Orchestra Posts: 3,252	Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res. Dec 22, 2019 4:41:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chris on Dec 22, 2019 4:41:10 GMT I'm giving it a try just now but finding it a bit annoying. Trying to stream a hi Rez track is murder,takes ages. Guess your supposed to download them,save them THEN play them?
	Don't believe the hype....

John Administrator Posts: 15,592	Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res. Dec 22, 2019 5:29:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by John on Dec 22, 2019 5:29:34 GMT You should be able to just stream to your DAC, No download needed
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Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res. Dec 22, 2019 7:02:04 GMT

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Post by jandl100 on Dec 22, 2019 7:02:04 GMT

I think a minimum stream speed of 10Mb/sec is recommended for hi-rez, I can usually only get 6 at best out here in the sticks on my standard broadband. Maybe Chris has a similar issue.

I've not even tried streaming hi-rez.

Jerry

i. Spotify > Nobsound Bluetooth receiver > Holo Audio Spring level 2 R-2R DAC > Khozmo passive > Quad 606ii poweramp > MBL 116F speakers
Cables : Ixos digital coax, RFC Mercury, Epiphany Atratus3 - VdH Cs122 speaker cables.

Headphones - Hifiman HE-500 & HR-400, Oppo PM3, Bose AE2 (portable) - Resting: SIVGA SV0004

John Administrator Posts: 15,592	Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res. Dec 22, 2019 7:05:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by John on Dec 22, 2019 7:05:08 GMT I guess at times I forget not everyone has good downloads speeds
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Chris Rank: Orchestra Posts: 3,252	Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res. Dec 22, 2019 7:45:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chris on Dec 22, 2019 7:45:47 GMT 40 odds whatever the measurement is
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Chris Rank: Orchestra Posts: 3,252	Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res. Dec 22, 2019 7:47:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chris on Dec 22, 2019 7:47:25 GMT Dec 22, 2019 5:29:34 GMT John said: You should be able to just stream to your DAC, No download needed No DAC here mate...hopefully it'll just go straight to the streamer I mentioned. Currently it's iPad>Bluetooth>amp
	Don't believe the hype....

jandl100 Rank: Composer Posts: 9,022	Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res. Dec 22, 2019 8:04:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jandl100 on Dec 22, 2019 8:04:32 GMT Dec 22, 2019 7:45:47 GMT Chris said: 40 odds whatever the measurement is Ah, OK - there's something wrong somewhere, then!
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MartinT Administrator Posts: 54,703	Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res. Dec 22, 2019 9:04:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MartinT on Dec 22, 2019 9:04:56 GMT I have about 60Mbps from my 4G router (2-3 bars of signal). Qobuz hi-res streams start immediately, there is no lag.
	TP-Link MR-600 router > Uptone EtherREGEN reclocker > Sonore Signature Rendu SE streamer > Coherent modded Gustard U18 DDC > Gustard X26 Pro DAC > Belles SA-100 power amp > Usher Dancer Be-20 speakers. 2 x AfterDark master clocks. PS Audio P3 & P12 regenerators. 2 x Uptone JS-2 & Coherent QP-2 LPSUs.

Chris Rank: Orchestra Posts: 3,252	Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res. Dec 22, 2019 14:31:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chris on Dec 22, 2019 14:31:02 GMT Speed test today shows 77mbs - just tried Beatles on hi res but Bluetooth connected Worked
	Don't believe the hype....

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Qobuz music streaming goes hi-res.

Post by jandl100 on Oct 10, 2018 17:37:28 GMT

Post by MartinT on Oct 10, 2018 18:27:58 GMT

Post by MartinT on Oct 14, 2019 5:34:45 GMT

Post by liffy99 on Dec 3, 2019 11:22:54 GMT

Post by MartinT on Dec 3, 2019 15:00:05 GMT

Post by Chris on Dec 22, 2019 4:41:10 GMT

Post by John on Dec 22, 2019 5:29:34 GMT

Post by jandl100 on Dec 22, 2019 7:02:04 GMT

Post by John on Dec 22, 2019 7:05:08 GMT

Post by Chris on Dec 22, 2019 7:45:47 GMT

Post by Chris on Dec 22, 2019 7:47:25 GMT

Post by jandl100 on Dec 22, 2019 8:04:32 GMT

Post by MartinT on Dec 22, 2019 9:04:56 GMT

Post by Chris on Dec 22, 2019 14:31:02 GMT