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BIG difference Tidal vs Amazon Music

I read an interesting article on Van Halen‘s Blood and Fire was done with a stereo guitar and I wanted to check it out. So I look for the song on both Tidal and Amazon music and OMG what a difference in sound quality between the two.  What gives? Both say CD quality but there’s NO COMPARISON!

cahuck
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fuzztone
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Wah wah.

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cahuck OP
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I connected directly to both via Nad M33 Bluos app. Was just surprised Tidal coujd be lesser quality for that one track.   usually not the case  

 

reubent
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What a minute! Are you saying Tidal sound quality was lower just on that one track? That could easily be attributed to the master that is being provided by the streaming provider.

What is your overall opinion of the sound quality of Tidal vs. Amazon Music?

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cahuck OP
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I am usually equally happy with the sound quality of music from both

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jackshew
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I recently switched my digital cable between my streamer and my DAC, from a mid-level cable to the top of the companies lineup. What a difference, contrary to what people say, the digital cable plays a big part. I stream Tidal, And everything sounds better now.

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