audphile1, I experienced the same issues during the first week or so of my Qubuz trial. I was ready to jettison Qobuz. Then for some inexplicable reason the sound improved. I have two days left before the end of the free trial. At this point I’m inclined to keep Qobuz and cancel Tidal.
I find Qobuz to sound more detailed and natural. Tidal definitely incorporates a bass boost with a tipped top end which is a plus in one of my systems, not so much in my latest system. However, Qubuz has an oddity I find disturbing. Files labeled HD play through my vintage Linn Numerik??? The Chord Hugo also indicates a 16/44 stream. They play and sound fine but why the HD label when they’re not?
I find Qobuz to sound more detailed and natural. Tidal definitely incorporates a bass boost with a tipped top end which is a plus in one of my systems, not so much in my latest system. However, Qubuz has an oddity I find disturbing. Files labeled HD play through my vintage Linn Numerik??? The Chord Hugo also indicates a 16/44 stream. They play and sound fine but why the HD label when they’re not?