Tvad is Right on the money. I am a Qobuz subscriber and got a free trial with Apple lossless and I could clearly hear the difference between between 24/96 and 24/48 bit rates so I canceled the Apple subscription. Regarding Tidal, my ears told me the MQA presentation was somewhat sonically degraded and I didn’t like that at all nor the relentless pushing of a certain genre content.
Apple Lossless? Do I need Tidal now. Is it better with my Node 2i?
I thought i knew...turns out I dont.
Have been using Apple Music (legacy) and Tidal for the last 2 years.
- Apple Music (for legacy iTunes) via AirPlay to my Node 2i.
- Tidal for HiRes via Tidal app to my Node 2i.
Now that Apple has Lossless and Hi-Res, and most music I listen to, I have questions and seek your help:
1. Do I still need Tidal?
2. Is "Tidal Connect" to my Node 2i better than AirPlay?
I have a Chord Qutest DAC with external LPS, Belles Aria Sig amp and Dynaudio S-40s with Audience AU24 cables.
Thanks,
Ian
Have been using Apple Music (legacy) and Tidal for the last 2 years.
- Apple Music (for legacy iTunes) via AirPlay to my Node 2i.
- Tidal for HiRes via Tidal app to my Node 2i.
Now that Apple has Lossless and Hi-Res, and most music I listen to, I have questions and seek your help:
1. Do I still need Tidal?
2. Is "Tidal Connect" to my Node 2i better than AirPlay?
I have a Chord Qutest DAC with external LPS, Belles Aria Sig amp and Dynaudio S-40s with Audience AU24 cables.
Thanks,
Ian