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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what level of qobuz vs tidal did you use?  were you listening to redbook resolution or higher, on one or both services?

did you listen to other tracks, other music?  for popular music, both services have highly overlapping libraries

i think both services sound very good, though subtly different... i would say i prefer qobuz hi-res ever so slightly over tidal masters

@stevehardy1

Man there are some seriously condescending snobs on this blog.

haha -- well this is certainly true, but you did open the door with your op... peace bro...enjoy the music