Qobuz/Tidal Differences

edcyn,  how do you propose that the digital file is modified to provide that change in sound?  --Jerry

Can you point me in the direction of artists/tracks you used to compare where these differences were heard?

Thanks, all.

I have both now and if the goal is listening enjoyment, IMO they both deliver.

I have simply not tried to compare them directly on the basis of either catalog or sound quality. Based on the past two months with Qobuz and the past two years with Tidal, I am like you:

IMO I think they both sound pretty similar.

@audiodwebe  I'm a subjective guy. I lack the zeal to perform any rigid comparison analysis. The way the two present themselves on my modest system, I'd call Qobuz tubey and Tidal transistory. Both deliver. They're both excellent.. Name your poison. Use up their free trials. Luxuriate in two excellent alternatives.

how do you propose that the digital file is modified to provide that change in sound?  --Jerry

First, depends on what version of the master is being offered. The two services may not be using the same master or remaster as the source.

Second, by what method or tech are the albums being digitized. Qobuz clearly states everything on their site is a bit accurate transfer from the source. I don't know about Tidal.

Both playback without any harshness or glare, but I've found Qobuz to sound better in a head to head comparison of tracks.