EntertainmentStreamingQobuz’s new features could tempt you to switch from SpotifyForget Spotify Hi-Fi: hi-res audio streaming is here, it’s affordable and it just got even betterWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
EntertainmentStreamingQobuz’s new features could tempt you to switch from SpotifyForget Spotify Hi-Fi: hi-res audio streaming is here, it’s affordable and it just got even betterWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Forget Spotify Hi-Fi: hi-res audio streaming is here, it’s affordable and it just got even better
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If you’re looking for hi-res audio streaming that won’t break the bank, Qobuz has been offering it for ages: while the audio firm doesn’t have the brand recognition of Spotify it offers a far superior service and has become the go-to streamer for many serious hi-fi owners. And now it’s added a bunch of new features to make it even more attractive.
This is important, because classical music searching and data is a much harder nut to crack than, say, cataloguing Olivia Rodrigo or AC/DC: it’s one of the reasonsAppleMusic Classical isn’t part of the main Apple Music app.
The other new features will hopefully bring Qobuz to new audiences. There’s now a beta of the Qobuz app forAndroidTV, and there’s a new Qobuz Radio service that creates playlists of up to 30 songs it thinks you’re going to like. Personalised radio is a big thing on rival services so it’s good to see Qobuz catching up here.
How does Qobuz compare to other streaming services?
Qobuz’s key selling point is its high quality audio streaming, which is better than CD quality: it streams FLAC at up to 192kHz / 24-bit quality. And it does that for £12.99 a month, or £10.83 if you pay up-front for a year. There are also duo and family plans so you can share the service with others.
I like Qobuz a lot: unlike some streamers it feels to me like it actually loves music, rather than hoping for AI to get good enough for it to get rid of the humans altogether. And it’s a pure music play: you’re not being asked to pay more each month so that the streamer can pay celebrity podcasters to produce content you won’t listen to. If you have good quality speakers or some of the best headphones, its hi-res audio is a lot of fun.
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