I use both Tidal and Qobuz. I started with and kept Tidal because, for the most part, it has more of the old school R&B classics that I like; and I like it's interface better.
In my system, Qobuz HiRes sounds a bit better than Tidal MQA. But it doesn't blow it away. Maybe its because my DirectStream DAC supports MQA. For serious listening, I use Qobuz. Streamed CD quality from either sounds the same. I've long since ripped my CD collection to a Zenith MKII streamer. Playing from it sounds better than streamed CDs.
To be honest, MP3s don't sound bad on my main system. I can hear a clear and distinct difference between it and everything else, but my wife says she can't. In the end, I guess it all depends on what you are listening on and for.
In my system, Qobuz HiRes sounds a bit better than Tidal MQA. But it doesn't blow it away. Maybe its because my DirectStream DAC supports MQA. For serious listening, I use Qobuz. Streamed CD quality from either sounds the same. I've long since ripped my CD collection to a Zenith MKII streamer. Playing from it sounds better than streamed CDs.
To be honest, MP3s don't sound bad on my main system. I can hear a clear and distinct difference between it and everything else, but my wife says she can't. In the end, I guess it all depends on what you are listening on and for.