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New at Qobuz - no HiRes sound

Perhaps a stupid question: I am currently trying Qobuz Hi-Res coming from Tidal. I am using a node2 with external DAC Mark Levinson 30.5
I am controlling the node2 with my iPad using the BluOS controller.
Since starting Qobuz I noticed that some albums labelled "Hi-Res" do not play. I can play them using the Qobuz App on my iPad, though.

Questions:

1. I was told for Tidal when not using the BluOS app but the Tidal App the music quality is limited to Bluetooth level. Is that correct for Qobuz too? At least that would explain why I can listen to these albums via the Qobuz App.

2. I never experienced problems with Hi-Res files on Tidal. Do I need to change settings (now at 96, not 192) via WiFi?

3. My Mark Levinson DAC is older technology. Could that be the reason? But then again: Never had an issue with Tidal.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
agosto

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big_greg
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@agosto The TEAC app is not that great.  You can also use the Lumin app (or Esoteric app).  The Lumin app is better.  It works with Qobuz and Tidal and also allows you to stream internet radio like Radio Paradise.  To stream radio, you need to set up a Tunein radio account and connect to that.

For the most part, I use BubbleUpNp instead of the Lumin app.  It's more user friendly, but doesn't have the ability to stream internet radio like the Lumin app.  It's for Android only as far as I know.
big_greg
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TEAC is selling the NT-505 for $1200 on Walmart.  It's $1999 everywhere else.  I just bought a second one to replace my Node 2.  It has a much better sounding DAC than the Node 2 and will stream both Tidal and Qobuz in hi-res.
big_greg
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@agosto The TEAC NT-505 does not have built in wi-fi. You should run an ethernet cable to it, or you can get a wireless access point. Something like this: https://www.newegg.com/tp-link-tl-wa801nd/p/N82E16833704052
big_greg
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When I bought my first NT-505 I had some issues using it with the access point. I'm using the new one in my bedroom with a tp-link wap with no issues. I think there were some networking issues with early models that seem to have been resolved. 
big_greg
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Glad to hear you are enjoying the TEAC agosto! 
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