Qobuz vs Airplay

Very interesting discussion. I had no idea there were various streaming resolution levels as iPhone setting options. Thanks for the information.

Anything with Apple or "mac" labeled, run! Run away. 

so for Apple Music, how does one listen to greater than 48 kHz on other than an Apple device?
 

That’s the problem - you can’t. Apple is a closed ecosystem. It’s why you can’t access your Apple Music library on Roon and other music management/operating systems and streamers beyond AirPlay. But if you have Apple TV, Apple Music, an iPhone, and Apple headphones you’re good to go with Hi-Res lossless. This seems both intentional and smart because to some extent it encourages consumers to buy into the ecosystem; not just their new device/phone.

The only workaround that I’ve found is either having an Apple or Android phone/tablet, Apple Music, and outputting to a DAC (AQ Dragonfly for example) into an amp.

Soundiiiz, which is generally free, can help you transfer library’s between the major music services if heavily invested in Apple Music.

When I had a Qobuz subscription it didn’t work well if I was mobile, such as driving.  Apple at least has been glitch free in that respect 

“Anything with Apple or "mac" labeled, run! Run away. ”

To where? If you say Windows you have no credibility. If you say Linux you’re out of touch.