Amazon Launches Lossless "Hi-rez" HD Music Service

david_ten09-17-2019 5:33pm

david_ten OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,480 posts 09-17-2019 at 09:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.
digepix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 121 posts 09-17-2019 at 10:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.
david_ten OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,480 posts 09-17-2019 at 10:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @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.
david_ten OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,480 posts 09-17-2019 at 10:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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
digepix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 121 posts 09-17-2019 at 11:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Okay hw do I sign up? The website hasn't been helpful.