Amazon music vs Qobuz

After looking at a couple of videos about the zen streamer, it doesn't sound to bad to hook up. Sounds like what you said. I guessing that that app you spent $6 for enables the ifi streamer to accept Qobuz?? other than that USB to USB  dac to streamer and use also Ethernet cable, for better connection. Your I phone in my case has to download and IFI app and the you would stream your qobuz app for song listings??? Pretty close?

I have Amazon HD for about 2 years now. Very happy with it. I just had to try Qobus though. I have a pretty good system, about 20k. What I noticed is Qobus does sound BETTER, tighter, more dynamic, just more clarity and oomph.

Amazon is much easier to navigate and use, their format is better, IMO.

Qobus has been a nightmare at times to use, not really user friendly.

I have noticed with either outboard DAC i own, that Amazon will generally register a song as HD but, doesn't always register exactly what the streaming rate is properly. With Qobus , my DAC's register exactly what the streaming rate is. Be that 16/44   24/192  24/96, etc. Amazons streaming wont do that, I don't know why. Some how I think Amazon is cheating somehow or somewhere?  I am still keeping both for the time being. But, every time I listen, it is always Qobus I prefer. Just sounds better.  I will say that Amazon sounds very good and is easier to navigate though! Robert TN  Hope this helps someone.

Thanks for the response. I haven't listened to Amazon in a while, as I prefer Qobuz. In my main system, I use a Meitner DAC M1, which shows exactly the streaming rate. If I remember correctly, on the DAC, Amazon will show HI DEF, but it was always 24/192. When i use Qobuz, it will show exactly 16/24  24/48  24/96  24/192 depending in on the streaming rate of the song. I use a windows based computer to stream through my Meitner DAC hard wired via Ethernet cable.  Don't know whether I explained myself well enough.

Maybe I wasn't too clear. My Windows based computer is my streamer.  USB from computer to DAC, and also Hardwired Ethernet connection from router to computer port.  I have NO noise that is audible to me, I bring laptop to my listening area on table and use my mouse to select all my listening preferences via Amazon HD or Qobuz.  Works and sounds GREAT. Hard for me to believe an actual streamer could sound better?  Hope this was a little better stated.

to those trying to help, I really appreciate it. I have what I believe is a very nice system. However, as far as understanding Audio, etc. I am somewhat of a novice. I want to thank dbb, soix,and edcyn for their suggestions.  Other than paying off previous audio purchases, you have my attention. Just a few novice questions, I currently use my laptop to stream qobuz, i pick a song on qobuz, and hit play. When over, I just pick another song, etc. If I were to get a streamer down the road, how does it hook up to my system,(from where to where) I have an outboard DAC that I love, so I would not look at a streamer that has a built in DAC. Second, Do I needs to have the computer hooked up any longer. Does the streamer down load my qobus account?? Would I just access my streamer via an app from my phone for qobuz? One  of the posts mentioned that Amazon HD isn't supported by any service, other than the Blue sound node which I had and didn't care for at  one time. Love the way qobuz sounds, but, their site is very poorly done compared to Amazon HD. Somewhat of a dilemma, when it comes to Amazon and streaming? Any help would be appreciated. So hard to imagine my system sounding better has me very intrigued.   Robert TN   For what it's worth, I just got a pair of FRITZ  carbon 7SE bookshelf speakers for a secondary system, in a smaller room. These were chosen from a suggestion of another member a very short time ago. I can't thank the person enough, I wish I could member his name? They are GREAT, so impressed!!!!  Thank you

Thanks so much. I don't want to spend a fortune on a streamer, but, you have me really curious now.  Reason, If I don't keep Qobuz,(Love the sound, but terrible interface)  the streamer will be wasted money, as no streamer really supports Amazon HD.  except the node,  which I don't want.  Is there a streamer available that is plug and play, easy hook up, easy interface,  and good to go right away. Yours sounds very difficult, I can see me putting my fist through the door while hooking it up. As I get older, very little patience. Thanks for all your help though. Much appreciated. Thank you  Robert

To soix:  Thank you so much for the updates. I looked at several video's about the IFI ZEN streamer. Geared to several, but, not really Qobuz, which I found strange. It seems as though the hardwired is the way to go. I may look into that soon, However, now looking to upgrade  my second systems pre amp and amp, in that order. Since you enlightened  me on the streamer, I'll add that to my list of things to think about. Much appreciated!!!