Amazon Launches Lossless "Hi-rez" HD Music Service

I have a TIDAL account with a Scott Nixon dac so no hi-rez necessary. Do you think switching over to Amazon is worthwhile? Yes I have a Prime account.

I don’t know which Scott Nixon DAC you have, but if it is only decodes / outputs CD quality I don’t see why not. How you value the other factors related to streaming, I can’t say.

From the Scott Nixon site, for his newer DACs:

"The usb models are not hi-rez, but I really think most listeners don’t need it yet (or ever). For hi-rez I recommend the s/pdif models and a pro-interface or usb/spdif dongle that will output 24/96. The Chibi and TD2.2 will decode 24/96 and output 16/96. There are usb hi-rez models in the works, but will be 4 to 5 times the cost of these offerings."

Hopefully the added competition will result in lower prices from Tidal and/or Qobuz.

@big_greg  It will definitely be interesting to see how Tidal and Qobuz respond. Spotify and Apple also.

I think it's a usb version of the TD2.2. I've had it since 2006 and don't change equipment often. I think I'll be okay.

@digepix  You'll be fine. Either way (for Tidal and for Amazon) you will be limited to CD resolution. Share your findings if you sign up.

Regarding Amazon's files:  "Both types of HD audio will stream as uncompressed FLAC rather than the MQA format used on Tidal."

From Extreme Tech: https://www.extremetech.com/internet/298538-amazon-pulls-the-rug-out-from-under-tidal-with-new-hd-music-streaming-service