I agree that Qobuz sounds better than Tidal. I also really like the option to buy hi res downloads at a discount with the Studio Sublime subscription.
STREAMING - QOBUZ VS TIDAL AND ROON'S PREFERENCES
I am 100% digital using Roon. I play from my extensive hard drive, Qobuz and Tidal. I love to find new music using Roon Radio or Roon suggestions. Here is my issue: I generally find Qobuz to sound better on my system. I do not have final unfold of MQA on my Tambaqui DAC; yet ROON always defaults to a Tidal version.
So I will search 'versions' and select the highest resolution of a Qobuz version.
Can Roon be set to default to Qobuz vs defaulting to a Tidal version?
Do others agree that Qobuz sounds better?
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@larry5729 you are correct that Qobuz doesn’t offer MQA, but most people feel that’s a plus for Qobuz as MQA requires multiple unfolding and, as I understand it, MQA alters the original content to what some sound engineers think it “should” sound like. No thanks. Throw in that most people here prefer Qobuz’s sound quality, offers a ton more hi-res tracks, is cheaper (or at least it was when I subscribed), and to me has a better user interface. You can try it for free so why not? I did and never went back to Tidal and their silly MQA total sham. Just my experience FWIW. |
Thanks Sonic. One quick question. What is the highest resolution Qobuzz offers. I know when I hooked up my BlueSound to my amp by way I gave up the potential of hearing up to 24/192. If Qobuzz doesn’t limit their customers then I will give Qobuzz a try. I was told Qobuzz was not as easy to use as Tidal. I think MQA is most likely just a gate keeper. I am just here to learn. Thanks. |
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