Tidal vs. Spotify

Bcgator, if you are playing through the browser, you need google chrome, but not a winner for me, due to lags... Try the downloaded player. Ickstream is awesome.

Justtubes, the beauty of tidal is what you didn't try.

Just installed Tidal, had been using Spotify. Tidal is much better. My draw back is the selection of music appears a little bit more limited.
My one question is how do I get my android phone or tablet to act as a remote off my laptop that streams to my DAC in my sound system? I have Tidal installed on both android devices but it does not recognize the laptop. With Spotify I got the message "connect to my PC". Present setup with Tidal plays independently on each device.
It's nice to sit and listen with a remote device in your hand.

It is more limited library wise but it is still in its infancy. It can only get better. Albums I searched for a month ago that were not there are available now, so there is new content pretty much weekly. 2bgeorge - that was my bug so I went with ikstream and a squeezebox and have ipeng on my tablet and its just a really good remote interface for me - album art and search functions. I think we have found a use for the defunct squeezebox.

I do like tidal even at standard version ($9.95/mth) but on trial now and given a choice probably keep it.The selection of newer releases is rather alright compared to the older selections, so this may still work partially for me.

I feel besides resolution issue, each provider has a different sonic flavor (not talking about absolute resolution). Spotify has a bit livelier sound as compared to Deezer (Elite), more relaxed.

Does anyone share my thoughts of just jumping from providers around every month or so.

IMO, if you are primarily listen to the similar selections through any service, then it makes sense to get the music stored as your own collection.

I am wanting to discover and rediscover both old and new music.