Can we talk about Qobuz for a minute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRjsu9-Vznc Saw this link on previous forum re: MQA is a scam. Bailed on Tidal and went Qobuz. Qobuz sounds more natural on my system. MQA is an advantage only if you have limited bandwidth. |
I currently use Qobuz streaming through a Bluesound Node 2 into a Chord Qutest DAC. I switched almost two years ago from TIDAL after comparing during my Qobuz trial period and determination that Qobuz sounds better to my ears. That being said, I have been very frustrated with Qobuz for the past four or so months because of its poor interaction with both the Bluesound App and the Sonos App. Previously, my Bluesound app and Sonos app both indexed my favorite artists alphabetically. Suddenly, for no reason I have been able to ascertain, that stopped. (I do have my preference set for alphabetical on the Qobuz app). I reported the issue to all involved (Bluesound, Sonos and Qobuz) and all fault points to Qobuz. I can’t believe that they can’t fix the interface or that they simply refuse to do so. I’m hesitant to sign up for Roon because I felt it cumbersome during my trial. That’s my two cents. |
Haven't used Tidal yet, but just signed on to Qobuz this week - quite good selection and the sound quality is as good as my CD's. I understand that Tidal is better at recommending other music you might like than Qobuz, where you seem to need to know what you're looking for. I'll probably end up using them both with Roon.... |
First, I had a Node 2 with Tidal, which I have enjoyed for a couple of years. I really couldn’t tell much differences from MQA and their not MQA music. I actually preferred others than MQA sometimes. Then I thought now was a good time to start my DIY cable making, since I was a little bored with the music. But, don’t get me wrong really enjoyed Tidal and I appreciated the veteran discount 11.99 per month. An excellent deal!! I was thankful. Adding the cables really helped, but I heard good news about the Node 2i. So....yeah had to have it. Much improvement with the new cables. But, I had been reading about Qobuz and that so many really like the quality. So I took the plunged and canceled Tidal, for now! With new node 2i, the new DIY Cables Qobuz really shined and I was delighted! As the node 2i broke in, so to speak, my setup now with Qobuz is more enjoyable. So, yes I believe Qobuz is better for me and my setup! |
