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    Best Tidal tracks/albums

    I just downloaded and starting playing around with Tidal.

    As we all know, recordings are not created equal. Some will be far better than others and I hope some of you are willing to point me to some of the best available on Tidal. Album or song title.

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    Re: Best Tidal tracks/albums

    You are using High Fidelity version of Tidal? It's the more expensive.

    Van Morrison's, Your Driving Me Crazy is good if you like his voice and some Jazz.

    Marquise Knox has an album with some other players that is 96kHz.

    If your Tidal is on computer or MQA compatible, there is a "Master" list that shows all the MQA titles which in some instances can be higher resolution even though your DAC may not be MQA compatible. Has something to do with partial unfolding of the file.

    The Eva Cassidy is good. Really there is a lot that's decent, the stuff that I find not so good is like 80's Rock or Pop.

    If you like Classic Rock, look for the Steven Wilson remixes, Yes, Jethro Tull and Chicago is what I remember, typically very good.

    I recommend adding albums you like and sound good to "My Music" for quick access next time you want it.

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    Its not easy to point you in the right direction , without knowing what music you like.
    But one thread that can bring up a lot of interesting new artists are called " what are you listening to tonight "
    I personally have found so many new artist that i never knew i liked. And the great thing is you can just try it out if its not for you it does not cost anything .... not like buying CD´s or LP´s
    I am currently listening to Fink Wheels Turn Beneath my Feet , i think it a good recording.
    Joni Mitchell Both Sides Now
    Melody Gardot Live in Europe

    Am sure others know much more than i do.
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    Re: Best Tidal tracks/albums

    Quote Originally Posted by dznutz View Post
    I just downloaded and starting playing around with Tidal.

    As we all know, recordings are not created equal. Some will be far better than others and I hope some of you are willing to point me to some of the best available on Tidal. Album or song title.
    In Tidal, search for a playlist named:
    Computer Audiophile 100

    The tracks in that collection sound great. It contains different genres too.

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    Re: Best Tidal tracks/albums

    Thanks everyone, and keep them coming

    For context, I am using a Lumin X1 as source so I can play any format out there. My Tidal subscription is indeed the Hi-Res version so I have wandered through the "Masters" a bit but haven't found anything great.

    I have no real preference for music other than it being a little more upbeat. I dont listen to music to fall asleep.

    In other words, what track have you listened to or stumbled upon that you immediately thought "WOW"

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    Re: Best Tidal tracks/albums

    My suggestion is that you should play the music you enjoy from Tidal. The SQ is normally very good so there is no need to go and play well recorded music that may not interest you.
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    Re: Best Tidal tracks/albums

    Quote Originally Posted by still-one View Post
    My suggestion is that you should play the music you enjoy from Tidal. The SQ is normally very good so there is no need to go and play well recorded music that may not interest you.
    I appreciate the suggestion but that is exactly what I am trying to avoid. SQ may normally be very good but Im looking for music that is recorded/mastered exceptionally well. I guess I'm looking for solid demo music that would show off what an incredible system can do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dznutz View Post
    I appreciate the suggestion but that is exactly what I am trying to avoid. SQ may normally be very good but Im looking for music that is recorded/mastered exceptionally well. I guess I'm looking for solid demo music that would show off what an incredible system can do.
    If someone wants a demo of my system I ask them what they would like to hear.
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    Re: Best Tidal tracks/albums

    Quote Originally Posted by dznutz View Post
    Thanks everyone, and keep them coming

    For context, I am using a Lumin X1 as source so I can play any format out there. My Tidal subscription is indeed the Hi-Res version so I have wandered through the "Masters" a bit but haven't found anything great.

    I have no real preference for music other than it being a little more upbeat. I dont listen to music to fall asleep.

    In other words, what track have you listened to or stumbled upon that you immediately thought "WOW"
    The playlist that I mentioned was chosen by CA to highlight 100 exceptional recordings. I can attest that there are many excellent "audiophile" quality tracks on the list. Too many to single any out. I suggest that you listen and then report back with your faves.

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    Will do!

    Quote Originally Posted by nicoff View Post
    The playlist that I mentioned was chosen by CA to highlight 100 exceptional recordings. I can attest that there are many excellent "audiophile" quality tracks on the list. Too many to single any out. I suggest that you listen and then report back with your faves.

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    And don't forget to make sure that you are paying for the CD Quality tier in Tidal ($20 per month in the USA) and not the cheaper MP3 quality subscription.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nicoff View Post
    In Tidal, search for a playlist named:
    Computer Audiophile 100

    The tracks in that collection sound great. It contains different genres too.
    I cant find "computer audiophile 100" on Tidal... region restriction?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dznutz View Post
    I cant find "computer audiophile 100" on Tidal... region restriction?
    I couldn't find it at first either.
    Then I Googled "computer audiophile 100" and found the list at Computer Audiophile.
    I then downloaded the playlist to my Tidal app.
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    Re: Best Tidal tracks/albums

    Computer Audiophile 100 playlist on Tidal (in US): https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/35...3-79c90724eb28

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    Quote Originally Posted by audio.bill View Post
    Computer Audiophile 100 playlist on Tidal (in US): https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/35...3-79c90724eb28
    Yep, that's the Tidal playlist. Since I use Roon, I created a new Roon playlist called "My Computer Audiophile 100" with the same songs. One advantage of creating your own Roon Playlist is that you can modify it at will (which you cannot do with the Tidal playlist).

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    Quote Originally Posted by audio.bill View Post
    Computer Audiophile 100 playlist on Tidal (in US): https://listen.tidal.com/playlist/35...3-79c90724eb28
    How can I import this directly into the Lumin app? or do I have to create it one by one?

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    If you add it to your Tidal account, it should show up as a playlist.
    I just tried it with mine and it works with Mconnect app and within Tidal itself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dznutz View Post
    How can I import this directly into the Lumin app? or do I have to create it one by one?
    As Rod said if you add it to your Tidal account by it will appear in your Tidal playlists in the Lumin app. Easiest way is to first login to your Tidal account in your browser at tidal.com. Then click on the link to the playlist and you'll be able to play it in Tidal and save it by just clicking on the icon. It should then appear as a saved playlist when you access your Tidal account via any means including the Lumin app.

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    Thank you boys, it worked. I should really play around with this stuff a little more

    I also noticed I am setup for HIFI, how do I enable MASTER on my Lumin? or can I?

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    Re: Best Tidal tracks/albums

    Do that through the desktop app.
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    Re: Best Tidal tracks/albums

    You can listen to Tidal with a free or premium account. But you can also use AudFree Tidal Music Downloader. The tool helps you get a common file so that you can download and save the songs on your device. You can get more detail at AudFree Website.

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    Welcome Samual.
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    I wasn't aware of that software, and am surprised they're allowed to provide that functionality due to strict music licensing. Welcome and thanks for joining Samual!

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    Quote Originally Posted by fillysun View Post
    For Tidal users, if you want to listen to Tidal music on other devices, then you need to use a third-party tool to help you. The tool is DRmare Tidal Audio Converter, which can help convert music from Tidal to common audio foemats and then you can play them on any other devices or players with ease.
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    Tidal’s top tier offering is only $11.99 a month for veterans.
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    I'm using Tidal for many years because of its HiFi and Master quality. And I have found an AudFree Tidal Downloader, which has the ability to download music from Tidal as local files and save them as FLAC, WAV, etc. The only disadvantage of this way is that it downloads from its built-in Tidal Web Player. But Tidal Master is not available in Web Player.
    Anyway, it's enough for me to explore the music world and find favorite playlists and songs on Tidal.

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    Re: Best Tidal tracks/albums

    Quote Originally Posted by Annie_Yazbeck View Post
    I'm using Tidal for many years because of its HiFi and Master quality. And I have found an AudFree Tidal Downloader, which has the ability to download music from Tidal as local files and save them as FLAC, WAV, etc. The only disadvantage of this way is that it downloads from its built-in Tidal Web Player. But Tidal Master is not available in Web Player.
    Anyway, it's enough for me to explore the music world and find favorite playlists and songs on Tidal.
    Since I pay for Tidal and have access to their entire catalog I am scratching my head why I would want to download those tracks to my set-up.
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    Patricia Barber has two new songs on Tidal in MQA 352k. I don't get the full unfold but would love to hear these in full 352k to satisfy curiosity. They are single tracks from a upcoming album.
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