Qobuz Users Update?


the service in the USA has been out a few months now. initial posters on this site commented on good sound quality in hi rez but a limited catalogue. I listen mostly to Jazz and Classical. Would anyone who has been a user from the get go please comment on your experience? I've been a Tidal guy for years and am fairly satisfied. Thanks to anyone taking the time to comment
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Showing 2 responses by uberwaltz

I recently signed back up for Tidal for a cheap 3 month stint they offered me to "come back".

There really is no comparison between Qobuz hires ( 24/96 and 24/192) and Tidal MQA.

Sometimes the MQA version can send a little warmer but generally the Qobuz files have more detail and dynamics to the music.

Of course if you start with a poor recording, well all bets are off!

Until the "next big thing" comes along I will stick with Qobuz even though it is $5 a month more than Tidal for the top tier service.
Used to stream Tidal and Deezer.

Switched to Qobuz as a beta but the limited rock catalogue made me drop it and stick with Tidal.

Then when officially released in USA tried again on the hirez level.

Found the rock catalogue has expanded a lot although still not a match for tidal.
But imho the hirez SQ beats tidal MQA and you do not need a MQA compatible DAC to enjoy 24/192 with Qobuz.

So made the switch to Qobuz few months back and not looked back.

They do seem to be adding more rock titles every week so I am content at this stage.