AudioAficionado.org  

Go Back   AudioAficionado.org > The Lounge > General Audio Discussion

General Audio Discussion All other Audio Q & A

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-08-2019, 07:03 PM
jdandy's Avatar
jdandy jdandy is offline
Merry Christmas to all



 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 53,224
Default Qobuz now playing




This morning I decided to give Qobuz a try. I accepted their 30 day free trial offer and subscribed to the Studio Level that allows for streaming music files up to 24 Bit/192KHz. After this first 30 day trial I will be billed $24.99 per month for access to Qobuz at their Studio Level. I downloaded the Windows 64Bit app onto my office desktop, then from my Galaxy S10 I went to the Google Play Store and downloaded the Qobuz app for my phone. I use two separate iPads at home, one for the upstairs living room system and one downstairs for the studio system. Aurender supports Qobuz with their Conductor App, so it was as simple as going to the Setup page, tapping on the Streaming tab, tap on the Qobuz button, then entering my user name and password. Like magic the Qobuz icon appeared in the Conductor App and I was up and running. Qobuz is perfectly integrated into the Conductor App and everything is working smooth as silk.

I have been listening to all sorts of new releases today, and I am pleased to report the sound is excellent. Right now I am enjoying Giovanni Guidi - Avec Le Temps, a 24Bit/88.2KHz recording on the ECM label. The sound is remarkably clean, rich, airy, and resolving. I plan to do plenty of listening between now and the time my free trial period ends, but at this point I am already very satisfied with the quality of streaming in high-res FLAC format. This streaming service just may be a keeper.

.
__________________
Dan



STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario
LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113
VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A

Last edited by jdandy; 04-08-2019 at 07:07 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-08-2019, 07:45 PM
Puma Cat's Avatar
Puma Cat Puma Cat is offline
Cool, calm scientist
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: East Bay, CA
Posts: 10,936
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jdandy View Post



This morning I decided to give Qobuz a try. I accepted their 30 day free trial offer and subscribed to the Studio Level that allows for streaming music files up to 24 Bit/192KHz. After this first 30 day trial I will be billed $24.99 per month for access to Qobuz at their Studio Level. I downloaded the Windows 64Bit app onto my office desktop, then from my Galaxy S10 I went to the Google Play Store and downloaded the Qobuz app for my phone. I use two separate iPads at home, one for the upstairs living room system and one downstairs for the studio system. Aurender supports Qobuz with their Conductor App, so it was as simple as going to the Setup page, tapping on the Streaming tab, tap on the Qobuz button, then entering my user name and password. Like magic the Qobuz icon appeared in the Conductor App and I was up and running. Qobuz is perfectly integrated into the Conductor App and everything is working smooth as silk.

I have been listening to all sorts of new releases today, and I am pleased to report the sound is excellent. Right now I am enjoying Giovanni Guidi - Avec Le Temps, a 24Bit/88.2KHz recording on the ECM label. The sound is remarkably clean, rich, airy, and resolving. I plan to do plenty of listening between now and the time my free trial period ends, but at this point I am already very satisfied with the quality of streaming in high-res FLAC format. This streaming service just may be a keeper.

.
__________________
Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-08-2019, 07:53 PM
Poppyhome's Avatar
Poppyhome Poppyhome is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,094
Default

It's fun listening to old stuff from yesteryears.

Ron
__________________
Ron
Processor: McIntosh MX170, Amp: Legacy Audio i-V7, Digital: Benchmark DAC3B, Roon Music Player, Oppo UDP-205, Apple TV 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Analog: Gold Note Pianosa Turntable, Gold Note PH-10 Phono Preamplifier, Donatello MC Cartridge, Speakers: Legacy Audio Signature SE Natural Sapele Pommele, Silverscreen HD Center, JL Audio e112-Gloss Sub
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-08-2019, 08:24 PM
jdandy's Avatar
jdandy jdandy is offline
Merry Christmas to all



 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 53,224
Default

Ron.......I've been listening to Qobuz on the living room system going on 10 hours now. I'm still listening and have to say I am impressed with the sound quality. I have been all over the place, jazz, classical, rock, country, R&B. So far I am impressed.
__________________
Dan



STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario
LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113
VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-08-2019, 08:34 PM
Poppyhome's Avatar
Poppyhome Poppyhome is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,094
Default

It's a keeper.........most everything you want at your fingertips.

"Currently, Qobuz has more than 185,000 albums in Hi-Res Audio quality. This collection is constantly being added to with new releases and re-issues."

Ron
__________________
Ron
Processor: McIntosh MX170, Amp: Legacy Audio i-V7, Digital: Benchmark DAC3B, Roon Music Player, Oppo UDP-205, Apple TV 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Analog: Gold Note Pianosa Turntable, Gold Note PH-10 Phono Preamplifier, Donatello MC Cartridge, Speakers: Legacy Audio Signature SE Natural Sapele Pommele, Silverscreen HD Center, JL Audio e112-Gloss Sub
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 04-08-2019, 09:35 PM
jdandy's Avatar
jdandy jdandy is offline
Merry Christmas to all



 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 53,224
Default

Ron.......More music than a person would have time to listen to in a lifetime.
__________________
Dan



STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario
LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113
VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 04-08-2019, 09:46 PM
audio bill audio bill is offline
Guest
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Chicago suburbs
Posts: 1,641
Default

Qobuz is still working out US licensing issues on many of the titles they already have access to in other parts of the world, so their music selection will continue to grow as new agreements are negotiated. I find such high quality streaming services to be very addictive for music lovers... you have been warned!

Last edited by audio bill; 04-08-2019 at 09:48 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 04-09-2019, 01:20 AM
Antonmb's Avatar
Antonmb Antonmb is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Northwest Washington (Mt Baker foothills)
Posts: 9,129
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jdandy View Post



This morning I decided to give Qobuz a try. I accepted their 30 day free trial offer and subscribed to the Studio Level that allows for streaming music files up to 24 Bit/192KHz. After this first 30 day trial I will be billed $24.99 per month for access to Qobuz at their Studio Level. I downloaded the Windows 64Bit app onto my office desktop, then from my Galaxy S10 I went to the Google Play Store and downloaded the Qobuz app for my phone. I use two separate iPads at home, one for the upstairs living room system and one downstairs for the studio system. Aurender supports Qobuz with their Conductor App, so it was as simple as going to the Setup page, tapping on the Streaming tab, tap on the Qobuz button, then entering my user name and password. Like magic the Qobuz icon appeared in the Conductor App and I was up and running. Qobuz is perfectly integrated into the Conductor App and everything is working smooth as silk.

I have been listening to all sorts of new releases today, and I am pleased to report the sound is excellent. Right now I am enjoying Giovanni Guidi - Avec Le Temps, a 24Bit/88.2KHz recording on the ECM label. The sound is remarkably clean, rich, airy, and resolving. I plan to do plenty of listening between now and the time my free trial period ends, but at this point I am already very satisfied with the quality of streaming in high-res FLAC format. This streaming service just may be a keeper.

.


[emoji106]
__________________
Tony
D'Agostino Momentum S250 MxV & HD pre; Linn Klimax Organik DSM, SonicTransporter, EtherRegen; Acoustic Signature Typhoon Neo, Koetsu RSP, Boulder 1108; Sf Il Cremonese; Shunyata Everest, Altaira, Sigma & Alpha v2
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 04-09-2019, 03:21 AM
bart's Avatar
bart bart is offline
Life is beautiful
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Belgium
Posts: 19,867
Default

Dan, welcome to the Qobuz fan club!

I also like the streaming service.
And as Ron wrote, more and more new hi-res albums, as well as good remasters of older albums, are released every week.

No wonder that streaming has surpassed CD sales almost everywhere in the world now...
__________________
Stereo: Hegel H590, Grimm Audio MU1, Mola Mola Tambaqui, Burmester 948 - V3 & V6 racks, Vivid Audio G2 Giyas, REL Carbon Special (pair), Silent Angel Bonn N8 Ethernet Switch & Forester F1, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse IC and SE SC, Furutech Digiflux
AV: Hegel C-53, Marantz AV8802A, Oppo BDP-203EU, Pioneer Kuro 60", Vivid Audio C1 & V1w's, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse, SE & E
Second system (veranda): Halgorythme preamp and monoblocks, Burmester 061, Avalon Avatar, Sharkwire & Wireworld cables
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 04-19-2019, 01:57 PM
Toccata Toccata is offline
Guest
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Davis, CA
Posts: 3,110
Default

I'm very happy with the sound quality--easily as good as any CD or FLAC I own.

Last edited by Toccata; 04-20-2019 at 01:08 AM.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Audioaficionado.org tested by Norton Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:23 PM.



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.10
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
©Copyright 2009-2023 AudioAficionado.org.Privately owned, All Rights Reserved.
Audio Aficionado Sponsors
AudioAficionado Subscriber
AudioAficionado Subscriber
Inspire By Dennis Had
Inspire By Dennis Had
Harmonic Resolution Systems
Harmonic Resolution Systems
Wyred4Sound
Wyred4Sound
Dragonfire Acoustics
Dragonfire Acoustics
GIK Acoustics
GIK Acoustics
Esoteric
Esoteric
AC Infinity
AC Infinity
JL Audio
JL Audio
Add Powr
Add Powr
Accuphase - Soulution
Accuphase - Soulution
Audio by E
Audio by E
Canton
Canton
Bryston
Bryston
WireWorld Cables
WireWorld Cables
Stillpoints
Stillpoints
Bricasti Design
Bricasti Design
Furutech
Furutech
Shunyata Research
Shunyata Research
Legend Audio & Video
Legend Audio & Video