Qobuz has recently introduced a special (i.e. 349 euro a year) service in Europe where you get High Resolution streaming on all high resolution material in their catalogue, plus lossless cd quality on the rest. I have recently subscribed to their lossless 16/44 service (20 euro a month) and have been pleased. I am not sure higher resolutions will bring any additional benefits. I am stil pondering whether lossless 16/44 is better than 320 kbps as on Spotify. Listening under uncontrolled conditions I would say yes, but that could be a delusion (with some Harbeth User Group members we are planning a proper test). I prefer the Qobuz interface (hated Spotify for that), but unlike their web browser application their Chromecast app is a challenge.
HD Music Stream Service
HDtracks has just announced its upcoming hi res streaming service, HDmusicStream. This service will allow you to access the same, vast hi res lusic library offered by HDtracks but as an online streaming platform. Launching very soon!
They are producing some informational videos about HDmusicStream right now. We will have lots more information for you soon!
This announcement raises many questions about when, cost, how to access, hardware required, sound quality, content and many more. I will post any additional information I receive.
They are producing some informational videos about HDmusicStream right now. We will have lots more information for you soon!
This announcement raises many questions about when, cost, how to access, hardware required, sound quality, content and many more. I will post any additional information I receive.