Qobuz Connect


I was enthusiastic about Qobuz connect when it became available.  I have been using Qobuz with Roon and liked it, but Qobuz connect would offer a simpler, more direct connection.

However, I find that Qobuz connect intermittently will stop in a tract mid-stream, provide a notice that it cannot connect to that tract and move on to the next one. I have had this problem with several different high end streamer/dac/preamp setups on several different networks, including in a high end dealer store.  The experts there, who are top notch, think that it it is perhaps that Qobuz connect is new and they have not worked out the bugs yet.  There have been several updates, but the problem persists.

Anybody else have this problem?  Has Qobuz commented on it?

Thanks everybody!

billsw

Showing 1 response by mlsstl

For me, the most interesting thing about Qobuz Connect is its ability to switch end-point players mid-stream.  For example, I'm playing a track on my phone using my headphones while out for a walk. Then I go through the front door while halfway through the song and switch playback to my main stereo without missing a beat.  I could even go to a friend's house, who does not have a Qobuz subscription, and play my Qobuz tracks on his stereo if he has a QC compatible streamer connected to the internet. 

While interesting, I really don't have a big use for this feature.  I also don't hear any difference between QC and my other playback program options -- the digital music stream still has to travel over the internet direct to the player.  QC is a nice way to select and play music, but it is limited to only that. It has no way to play from your local collection.