Does Tidal offer a download facility like Qobuz does?
I would not rely on Sony as precedent--"free" broadcast TV, case was based on a very stale record (facts in the case) when blank tapes were cost-prohibitive--thus, "librarying" was not practicable and the pre-recorded tape market had not yet bloomed (porno was the start of pre-recorded, if you look at the little companies who had distribution rights even to major films at the outset of home video). The issue was largely about "time shifting."
I attended the first oral argument in SCOTUS. The chief Justice said "Brennan will not be present for oral argument but we are taping it so he can hear it later. Now, counsel, what was your argument?" That brought some laughs, given that the issue in the case was arguably "time shifting."
It’s been a while since I looked at the RIAA position--there was a point where they tolerated "ripping" of a copy you bought for personal use, but I don’t speak for them, and this should not be construed as legal advice. (This was my playing field for 35+ years).
Bill
