Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday

PS Audio just released an update so their AirLens can now connect to Qobuz Connect

Seems like some folks have issue with their streaming manufacturer. Ask them if a specific product is ready to work with Qobuz Connect. The streaming sound I get with Qobuz Connect is the best to date in my system and for the first time outcompetes wired connection to my M1 MacBook Air. Did some head to head versus HQPlayer 5 and that was revelatory as to how good Qobuz Connect sounds. YMMV

I find no difference in sound quality between Qobuz Connect and my other streaming apps -- the music is still being delivered digitally from their server to my player. QC is just a controller for selection.  But I'm probably as picky as some others.  

It's a fine app, but the one drawback I have with it is that it has no access to my local collection or the radio stations we listen to (classical & news).  Particularly with the local collection, some of my favorite material is not available on Qobuz (copyright, never released, transferred from LP/open reel, personal recordings) and I like to build personal playlists that include both Qobuz and local material.  So, I still need the other apps. However, QC is a nice app and glad its finally out in the wild and working.

Has anyone have tried Qobuz connect on the Esoteric N-05XD? It is listed on the QC web page but haven’t receive any firmware updates yet. 

I asked, on the Auralic forum, whether the older Aries Mini and Femto players would become QC enabled, and the general consensus was no, they probably won’t.  Whatever, I like Lightning  DS well enough, and it does sound great!