Qubuz in the USA is just around the corner.

We feature over 130,000 albums (about 2 million tracks) in high resolution available for streaming and download. This is on top of the 40 million 16-bit/44-kHz full resolution cuts.

 
As long as it isn't like cable TV where you have hundreds of channels, and there isn't anything worth watching. :)

I like that these guys also sell what they stream, which is important when the network is down for some reason.
 
It will be interesting to see how the pricing for high-res downloads compares to HDTracks. I also like that you can listen to an entire recording before purchase, unlike HDTracks snippet preview.
 
I’m interested, Tidal works but not jumping over joy with it as it’s focus is not my first, second, third...choice

Now that I now how to properly say it’s name, I’ll get it and probably run both for a bit.

Looking forward to hearing more at RMAF 2018.


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I run both.
Tidal has some (but only a few) pop tracks not available via Qobuz.
Qobuz (I have the hi-res subscription) is truly excellent for jazz, blues, world music and classical.
In the future, I might choose to drop Tidal.
 
for those using quobuz with a stand-alone dac, how have you implemented streaming? also, how are you controlling quobuz streaming?

i see there is audirvana+ integration, however, best i can tell there is and will be no roon integration. i also see quobuz integration with a variety of network players such as lumin, etc. however, i am just curious as to solutions others here have used for their stand-alone dac.

finally, going on the sublime+ pricing in the UK, it would be twice the cost here in the US as tidal -- are you finding the quobuz hi-rez streaming experience worth this premium?
 
aKnyght said:
for those using quobuz with a stand-alone dac, how have you implemented streaming? also, how are you controlling quobuz streaming?

i see there is audirvana+ integration, however, best i can tell there is and will be no roon integration. i also see quobuz integration with a variety of network players such as lumin, etc. however, i am just curious as to solutions others here have used for their stand-alone dac.

finally, going on the sublime+ pricing in the UK, it would be twice the cost here in the US as tidal -- are you finding the quobuz hi-rez streaming experience worth this premium?
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I use my Auralic Aries G2.

As for Roon: https://community.roonlabs.com/t/is-tidal-in-trouble/34968/510?u=drtone

Pricing won't be a straight currency conversion from pounds.
 
Unless Roon signed an exclusive deal with tidal, I suspect it won’t be long before they strike a deal after entering the us market. I hope so, as I have a lifetime subscription to Roon.

Super excited though. My family likes tidal more than I do. I like it just fine, but I’m not crazy about it - so competition is good.


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Dr Tone said:
I use my Auralic Aries G2.

As for Roon: https://community.roonlabs.com/t/is-tidal-in-trouble/34968/510?u=drtone

Pricing won't be a straight currency conversion from pounds.
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Indeed.
I guess they will follow the example of Tidal: 20€, 20$, 20£ per month!
Qobuz Sublime is also 20£, 20€ per month.
For Sublime + you pay a premium, but you have access to an ever growing hi-res catalogue.
Many hi-res albums easily best my CD versions (might be because of a better remaster, but still).
Mind you, for now, I'm streaming via a Chromecast Audio device of 39€...
(Saving for a T+A MP 3100)
 
I have read elsewhere that its unlikely Roon will integrate Qobuz in their offerings because Qobuz has plans to be in direct competition with Roon. In other words it would be a little like Roon and Audirvana getting together. All these companies have various plans for growing into other areas so they won't always look like they look today. I LOVE Qobuz (pronounced Ko-buzz) and of course there are people (cough cough) who have it here and just use a VPN.
 
Man, it’s amazing how much disinformation floats around. Don’t worry about the Roon guys.


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bart said:
Indeed.
I guess they will follow the example of Tidal: 20€, 20$, 20£ per month!
Qobuz Sublime is also 20£, 20€ per month.
For Sublime + you pay a premium, but you have access to an ever growing hi-res catalogue.
Many hi-res albums easily best my CD versions (might be because of a better remaster, but still).
Mind you, for now, I'm streaming via a Chromecast Audio device of 39€...
(Saving for a T+A MP 3100)
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Very happy with my T+A, would love a MP3100. Seems to be some pretty great equipment!
 
I've only bought a few downloads (all hirez) from Qobuz. Good pricing compared to other sources. Larry
 
Actually it was true as of Feb 2017 Qobuz / Roon integration was not happening. However, things may have changed. Now we get a hint:

https://www.computeraudiophile.com/...es-thread/?page=2&tab=comments#comment-852460

From David @ Qobuz responding to Roon integration
By the time we launch, you will be very happy. I wish I could say more right now, but have been sworn to secrecy... You may be able to read between the lines, but for now, all I can say is that I totally agree.
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