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(June 25, 2024) TIDAL is making significant changes to its catalog of Hi-Res audio tracks. Beginning on July 24th, the streaming service will officially sever ties with MQA and Sony’s 360 Reality Audio. Instead, company executives are embracing FLAC or the Free Lossless Audio Codec. TIDAL's...

(April 1, 2024) On this episode of HTNR, we talk Best Buy's Geek Squad layoffs and the birth of Best Buy Express, Roku has a new patent that will lead to more advertising, NextLevel Acoustics adds a new The Frame TV service, Kaleidescape grows its server lineup, and AXPONA takes flight. We also...

(April 8, 2024) Several big changes are coming to TIDAL this week. The biggest involves a price slash; the company has announced plans to combine its existing HiFi and HiFi Plus tiers into a single subscription plan called “TIDAL.” Pricing for this plan will land at $10.99 per month. This new...

(April 8, 2023) In a recent statement, MQA says it has filed with the UK court system for the Appointment of Administrators, the equivalent of filing for Chapter 11 in the United States. The statement reads: “Following the recent positive reception to MQA’s latest technology (SCL6), there has...

(May 19, 2021) Last month, YouTuber GoldenSound published a scathing assessment of MQA's legitimacy as a studio-quality lossless codec. His video – I Published Music on TIDAL to Test MQA - MQA Review – has collected more than 219,000 views and become a focal point of discussions on audio forums...

Ask any baseball fan, and they're bound to agree: a majority of the game's most exhilarating moments involve the number three. There's the triple play. Striking out the side means three batters received three strikes for three outs. Even the late, great Hank Aaron once acknowledge that a triple...

In its fourth year of existence, HELM Audio is a British-American audio firm that caters to enthusiasts seeking high-quality, affordable audio gear. It recently began shipping a new portable DAC/AMP called BOLT ($99), a dongle device that assumes control of digital-to-analog conversion duties...

(December 2, 2020) Here's a couple of interesting quick-hit news items involving Roon. First, Roon's CEO, Enno Vandermeer, is joining Qobuz Live tomorrow (December 3, 2020) at 4:00pm EST. Qobuz Live streams on Qobuz's Facebook page (click here to set a reminder). According to Qobuz...

(November 12, 2020) TIDAL and MQA have fostered a healthy relationship over the last several years, injecting TIDAL’s Masters Catalog with MQA’s spin on Hi-Res Music. Today, TIDAL announced it's adding millions of new MQA tracks thanks to Warner Music Group. HiFi subscribers can now enjoy...

(August 14, 2020). Music venues largely remain shuttered around the world, which has put the breaks on tours and popular music festivals. To support musicians during these pandemic times, JAZZ RE:FRESHED has announced plans to take its 2020 event online. Next Sunday (August 23, 2020) between...

(September 5, 2019) Denon has officially unveiled a new voice-controlled integrated network amplifier. Designated as the PMA-150H, it features a small footprint designed packed to the gills with wireless connectivity and the ability to tap Sound United’s unique HEOS streaming technology. The...

(April 29, 2019) France’s Audirvana has long been heralded as one of the easiest and most affordable ways to transform a Mac computer into a serious Hi-Fi audio machine. The software, which takes the place of Apple’s iTunes, can be used in conjunction with an outboard USB DAC or Network Player...

I opened a trial account with Qobuz to check out their HD music service vs. Tidal. My initial impressions are that the sound quality is very good as you would expect, probably on a par with MQA on Tidal, and in some cases better than that. The user interface is (for me) better than Tidal -...

DTS Boosts Its Play-Fi Mobile App, Expands 'Works with Alexa' Product Universe (DTS) (July 23, 2018) Fresh on the heels of tweaking its Headphone app, DTS has announced a handful of new features included in its most recent Play-Fi app update (iOS and Android). In addition, the company...

This article seems to think so. I hope it sticks around since other services don't offer similar quality streams. https://gizmodo.com/tidal-is-on-life-support-only-has-enough-cash-to-last-1821251861

Anyone use a music subscription service? I've had Tidal HiFi for almost a year now and really enjoy the service. They offer the highest bit rate of any service that I know of, and even offer lossless master audio recordings. It's worth checking out at least for a month if anything. I think...