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Tidal vs Qubuz - Steely Dan "Jack of Speed"

So I should have posted this a year ago, but never got around to it. I had a subscription to both providers about a year ago and was comparing audio quality between them. I queued up "Jack of Speed" on both and noticed a dramatic difference in the mix between them. The reoccurring trombone hook was burried in the Qobuz version to distraction, while the Tidal version sounded as I’ve always heard it. I then put on the original CD release & compared it to Qobuz. Totally different! I let the Qobuz free trial lapse & continued on with Tidal because of this. So, all of you Dan fans with subscriptions to both... Compare these tracks and let me know if you hear the differences. Would love to know your opinions.

stevehardy1

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audioman58
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If you want to get a program that will truly improve your music 

check out HQ player , for $200+ Once you read a few reviews and check it out 

for yourself  which  you like best it is a dramatic increase in fidelity across the board. 

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audioman58
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You didnot mention if you had to have MQA engaged , many dac makers will not pay for what is a enhanced but still compressed Version with  MQA 

I never had tried Tidal. Because Briscati, or Denafrips and many others will  not pay   MQA  and their fee . Please explain what version of Tidal and monthly charge is needed ?

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