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Yet another Qobuz vs. Tidal debate

I'm not convinced that I'm getting "CD Quality" from either service even though I've paid a premium for it.  In terms of the catalog, Tidal has Qobuz beat hands down.  Not even close IMO.  I like the user interface a little more with Tidal.  Similar artists populate right under the album listings.  However, Tidal is expensive when compared to Qobuz, if you're a long term subscriber. With Qobuz I received a considerable discount with a 1 year subscription.  I was paying $24 month (with taxes inc) for Tidal and that was a year ago. It's probably gone up from that. $300 a year buys a lot of CD's (especially when I usually buy mine used).  Has anyone else been as disillusioned as I am?     
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big_greg
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What's your download speed?  Have you had you contacted your ISP to make sure that your internet connection is working correctly?  I never have dropouts with Qobuz at 80 MBPS download speed.  I stream Qobuz in my car using my phone's 4G internet connection and it doesn't drop out unless I'm out of signal range.

I have a Mytek Liberty DAC in my bedroom and have not suffered dropouts there.  I'm not sure how your DAC could be causing dropouts, especially on just one music service.  
big_greg
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I seem to have cursed myself. I've been having a bunch of dropouts this morning, both from my pc (wired connection) and my Bluesound Node 2 (wireless).
edcyn
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I might have reported this on another forum but I think I've cured my dropout problem. Looking for any variable whatsoever to mess with I substituted Firefox for Microsoft Edge in my streaming path.  So far so good!  I've yet to encounter a streaming issue, this despite listening to several half-hour plus HD streams.  Fingers and toes crossed.
big_greg
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@edcyn Have you tried the Qobuz app?
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uberwaltz
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As Greg appears to have incurred the wrath of the God of Dropouts I should remain silent.... But....

Never ever had any issues with Qobuz.
I stream at home numerous ways dependent upon system used.
Hard wired to main rig.
Wireless tthough Chromecast units on second and third rigs.
I do have the fastest service at&t can provide in my area and my router/ modem is nearly new too.
Wireless through Moto z4 in the car.

Now fingers crossed.....

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