Spotify vs other streaming services


I stream through Spotify because I like it’s nearly comprehensive classical catalog. Also, it’s cheaper than the others. 
I can also access Tidal if I want to pay for it. 
My DAC doesn’t handle hi-res formats.
 My question is, am I getting the best non hi-res sound quality with Spotify?
Or is Tidal or anyone else better.

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Showing 3 responses by gdnrbob

I, too, am waiting for Quobuz. They, and Primephonic seem to be taking their time coming to the US. Perhaps it is a product of the current political climate.
I tried Deezer, but it never played properly.
I pay for both Spotify and Tidal, but Spotify has the best catalog. Tidal's cataloging system is abysimal for anything other that current music. Unfortunately, I don't care much for Hip Hop/Rap.
B
@ubwerwaltz, that is exactly the problem I am running into. And, as you say, customer service is lacking. I dropped Deezer before the trial ended.
@mahler123.  
I forgot to mention that I am using the Bluesound App. Primephonic is supposed to be supported by Bluesound in the near future, so I have been patiently waiting for that and Quobuz to finally get here.
B
@samzx12 ,
Streaming quality does matter and getting as high a resolution output would be my priority.
Like jl35 says, your equipment should do well, but it needs the best information to perform.
Though Tidal has high rez output, I find the catalog to be limited when looking for anything more than 50 years old, and, if they offer it, it is pretty well hidden.
Spotify has the best catalog, but isn't considering moving to high rez.
I tried Deezer, but it had a lot of problems with playback and customer service was lacking, so I dropped them.
So, hopefully, when Quobuz comes, it will be a game changer.
Bob