Ableza
Headphoneus Supremus
I purchase files for portable use on my DAP.
This might not be the most appropriate place to ask, but since my other post is not getting much love I would tag on here.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/streaming-or-download-for-hi-res.906752/
For those who are purchasing hi-res downloads through Qobuz (or other sources) just curious on the reasoning? I am on the fence about how to rebuild my collection, but always like the idea of having something physical (coming from the CD days) or available for off-line listening. I guess too if the service ever disappears that could be another reason.
This might not be the most appropriate place to ask, but since my other post is not getting much love I would tag on here.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/streaming-or-download-for-hi-res.906752/
For those who are purchasing hi-res downloads through Qobuz (or other sources) just curious on the reasoning? I am on the fence about how to rebuild my collection, but always like the idea of having something physical (coming from the CD days) or available for off-line listening. I guess too if the service ever disappears that could be another reason.
For those who are purchasing hi-res downloads through Qobuz (or other sources) just curious on the reasoning? I am on the fence about how to rebuild my collection, but always like the idea of having something physical (coming from the CD days) or available for off-line listening. I guess too if the service ever disappears that could be another reason
- Hi-res streaming KILLS your data plan (at least here in the US), so streaming on my phone while not around WiFi is a no-go. I spend a lot of time in my car and playing local files is a much better option
- Hi-res options on streaming services come and go. Most of my Tidal playlists on my phone were downloaded as 'Master' quality and worked fine for a while. Recently, those files now show up in my playlists as 'Hi-Fi'. I have to go back into Tidal and remove the files and then re-add them to the download queue, which is a pain and I usually end up just creating new playlists.
- Playback flexibility. Once you purchase the file, you can play it back on any software that supports hi-res, and on many more devices.
- I'm a media hoarder; I have over 700 blu-rays and UHDs ripped to my Plex server. Totally irrational, but that's the way I am
[I recently rejoined Qobuz to test hi-res streaming on a cocktailAudio X35. Might make up for the broken Windows app on my laptop]Do any of y’all happen to use Google Chromecast Audio to stream Qobuz to? If so, what is the highest resolution that you can stream to the Chromecast?
Chromecast Audio began stuttering above 48kHz after a firmware update last year. Google said they were working on it, but that was months ago and now as a discontinued product it's questionable whether it will ever get resolved.Do any of y’all happen to use Google Chromecast Audio to stream Qobuz to? If so, what is the highest resolution that you can stream to the Chromecast?
The problem wouldn't be your phone. Chromecast Audio streams directly from the server and would continue playing the play queue even if you turn off your phone. Your Chromecast might be having connection interruptions with the Spotify server. Spotify does work reliably for me on Chromecast Audio.Even with Spotify I don't really like it because it will randomly stop playing, possibly as a result of some events on my phone.
I know, it seems more like my phone is deliberately pausing the playback to make a system sound audible. Trying to be too smart. I don't use the CCA often, so I'm not completely sure yet what is happening. But I'm not referring to buffering, it's like something hits pause or stop. I can then hit Play and everything works again for a while.The problem wouldn't be your phone. Chromecast Audio streams directly from the server and would continue playing the play queue even if you turn off your phone. Your Chromecast might be having connection interruptions with the Spotify server. Spotify does work reliably for me on Chromecast Audio.
Have you heard of USB Audio Player Pro?I know, it seems more like my phone is deliberately pausing the playback to make a system sound audible. Trying to be too smart. I don't use the CCA often, so I'm not completely sure yet what is happening. But I'm not referring to buffering, it's like something hits pause or stop. I can then hit Play and everything works again for a while.
It works well for me, and don't forget that it was only $35 (later dropped to $15) for bit perfect CD quality streaming.Chromecast is kinda not very good for audiophiles.
It works well for me, and don't forget that it was only $35 (later dropped to $15) for bit perfect CD quality streaming.