Based on my very limited research, it seems that Roon does NOT support Qubuz and some question if the Roon/Qobuz integration will ever happen. I do not know.
I believe that Roon support of Qobuz is very important based on the number of Roon users. I emailed Qobuz about how are Roon users going access Qobuz. Does any have any additional info about a Roon/Qubuz integration?
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Qobuz offers 4 different pricing options. They are:
Premium at 320kbps
Hi-Fi at FLAC 16-Bit/ 44.1 Khz
Sublime at CD quality streaming FLAC 16-Bit / 44.1 KHz
Sublime+ at Hi-Res quality streaming FLAC 24-Bit up to 192 KHz
Please see the link below for additional details and the pricing levels:
https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/music/streaming/offersFor example, if I purchase Qobuz Sublime, or Sublime+, I order this option on the Qobuz web site and the correct albums, etc will be presented to my music server. Most likely, I would be interested in the Sublime+ at Hi-Res quality streaming FLAC 24-Bit up to 192 KHz option so these albums will be available on my Aurender Music Server. Aurender Customer Support confirms that Aurender users will purchase the Qobuz price tier option (one of the above four) they want and the correct album format will be made available to the Aurender. I suggest you review your music server to confirm it works with Qobuz and review how it handles the Qobuz pricing option you select.
I have requested QoBuz for any additional information about a possible Roon/Qobuz integration and am waiting for their response. |
Unfortunately, I have heard nothing from Qobuz regarding their USA availability date. We are going to have to wait until they are ready to announce something.
I am surprised it is taking this long to announce something. Does anyone have any additional information?
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The latest Aurender Conductor App update includes support for Qobuz Streaming services. Of course, now we have to wait for its official release in the USA.
Qobuz will be on display at RMAF and I am hoping more information will be available at the RMAF for someone to post here.
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@ssfas, Thank you for your above post on using Qobuz. How does 24/192 bit steaming compare to Tidal's MQA steaming option?
Are you talking mayor sound quality differences or slightly improved? Any additional comments on using 24/192 steaming would be appreciated. How many 24/192 bit albums does Qobuz have in their catalog? Thanks again.......
I am looking forward for Qobuz to be available in the USA. |
Qobuz (pronounced CO-buz), a Paris-based online music streaming and download service for music lovers, has been named the Official High-Resolution Streaming Service for the upcoming 15th Annual Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest (RMAF). Does anyone attending the RMAF have any comments regarding Qobuz? How good is their sound quality (24-bit albums)? How extensive is the catalog? When will it be officially released in the USA (Launch date)? What are its streaming costs? Will Qobuz offer a free trial period? How does Qobuz compare to Tidal in terms of sound quality and catalog size? Do I need both streaming services or is one enough? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks.. |
@nickolaspappas, Thanks. Are you listening to the Qobuz 24/192 Kbs Streaming or 24/96 Kbs streaming? How is their classical, jazz and blues catalog? What does it mean their pop, rock and alternatives catalog is terrible? Are you unable to find the albums you are looking for or is their catalog just limited? Does Qobuz have any plans to improve their pop, rock and alternatives catalog? Do you have any other comments about Qobuz Streaming?
I am anxiously looking forward to Qobuz in the USA but have no information when it will be available. Qobuz was the RMAF but, to my knowledge, there were no announcement made about its USA launch date. I also heard, but not confirmed, the Qobuz 24/192 Kbs streaming option is $249 per year.
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I am still waiting for Qobuz to provide additional information about its steaming options, catalog content, pricing, expected USA release date and anything else they can provide about their streaming service. They have been very quiet and I do not understand why.
Of course, it is possible they might not be ready to market and/or launch in the USA. It could be hardware, Software, staffing or even legal issues. We will see what happens in the next 30-60+ days. As already stated above, I am interested in their 24/192Kbs album streaming service and how it compares to Tidal’s MQA coded album streaming. I am also interested in seeing how their album catalog compares to Tidal’s album catalog.
If you have any additional Qobuz information, please post it. Thanks. |
To the best of my knowledge, Qobuz has NOT BEEN launched in the USA and I have no additional information when it will be released. Their web site (as of 10/25/18) states "Qobuz will launch in the United States in 2018. Leave us your email address and we will keep you updated!”. I entered my email address and have not received a response. I am hoping for a "Qobuz Press Release" that provides additional information about Qobuz, its steaming options, pricing, catalog content, expected USA release date and anything else they can include. They have been very quiet and I do not understand why. It is possible, of course, Qobuz is working very hard on their hardware, software, catalog preparation, marketing, legal issues and what ever else is needed for a USA Launch. We need to give them more time to complete their USA Launch preparations. Hopefully, it will be soon.
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My friend saw this on the Room Forum that there is now an English Qobuz store. You can search but not buy. This link does not answer your question if the Qobuz trail includes 24-bit/192Kbps streaming. BTW, some of these links do not work.
https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/shop
As you know, Qobuz is available in Europe and seems to have a strong following. Qobuz has made no announcement about its USA features and/or availability. My best guess is they are very busy working on hardware capabilities, software, marketing and/or legal issues with artist payments, etc. For some reason, it seems, they are keeping a low profile and not making any announcement about feature and/or a release date. A Qobuz Press Release with some info would be helpful to keep the “buzz” going. So, now we wait. |
See response I received below from Qobuz Customer Support today:
“We are not opened yet in the United States but we hope to extended our services there very soon as well.
Thanks a lot for your interest! By registering to our NewsLetter, you will be informed of the opening for new countries”.
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