Multichannel is of interest to me and my HT, which is separate from my 2-channel entirely.
Unfortunately, my current method requires AirPlay, which converts multichannel to 2-channel. AirPlay is the hold-up, but unless there are things I want to hear in a true multichannel way, I won’t bother figuring out the tiny problem.
I’ve found some classical in 5.1, but very few others. It’s only of interest and I know the 5.1 format isn’t currently taken seriously in music appreciation. I have Blu-ray 5.1 of the big Yes albums, and that’s pretty cool.
Yes i have about 8 or 9 BluRays. Most of the plain jane 5.1s are mixed compared to a modded DS DAC in 2 Channel. The HD DTS versions all knock it out of the park with a MX150 processor. Streamed 5.1 movies from apple TV and a hifi HDMI cable are really good. I do not use center channel or subs since my line array speakers really do phantom center and bass very very very well. The up mix modes for two channel in NEO 6 format feels like a dance club and is good for parties. But can’t touch 2 Chsnnel or HD-DTS for critical listening.
Not sure if this the right place for this or if it was posted somewhere else and I haven’t read it but … Qobuz sent me, and presumably all users, an e-mail this morning indicating they are updating General Terms and Conditions. Here’s the most interesting thing to me:
• Clarification of offer names: we have removed several streaming subscription offers.
The subscribers concerned have been migrated to one of theoffers currently available on our site.
Studio Premier ➔ Studio Solo
Hi-Fi ➔ Studio Solo
Sublime Hi-Fi ➔ Sublime Solo
Studio Sublime ➔ Sublime Solo
I was always wondering what level I had since my account just said “Studio”, I pay $12.99/month. Apparently it is “Studio Premier Solo“, soon to be “Studio Solo”. No indication there is a price change but I’m not counting on it. I also hope they don’t decrease the current max resolution of 24/192.
Of interest to Canada and Japan they will now offer service there. I seem to recall a discussion several weeks (months?) ago on Canada service, so maybe not “news”?
Thanks for sharing, I did receive the notification but have yet to read it. Honestly can’t say what level I was at initially, but now I’m Studio. Happy with the service, but it may be time for me to review their service tiers.
EDIT:
From the Qobuz site, sublime adds to the Studio subscription in the following way:
Sublime gives you access to our entire catalog of Hi-Res and CD quality albums, all available for streaming and download purchase with exclusive discounts up to 60%
I get that. I buy a tremendous amount of music. The thought of Qobuz dissappearing frightens me a lot. When I use Roon Radio, and I use it daily, it’s all Qobuz and my local library. I worry about Tidal as well. It’s ten dollars a month, sign up!
