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New at Qobuz - no HiRes sound

Perhaps a stupid question: I am currently trying Qobuz Hi-Res coming from Tidal. I am using a node2 with external DAC Mark Levinson 30.5
I am controlling the node2 with my iPad using the BluOS controller.
Since starting Qobuz I noticed that some albums labelled "Hi-Res" do not play. I can play them using the Qobuz App on my iPad, though.

Questions:

1. I was told for Tidal when not using the BluOS app but the Tidal App the music quality is limited to Bluetooth level. Is that correct for Qobuz too? At least that would explain why I can listen to these albums via the Qobuz App.

2. I never experienced problems with Hi-Res files on Tidal. Do I need to change settings (now at 96, not 192) via WiFi?

3. My Mark Levinson DAC is older technology. Could that be the reason? But then again: Never had an issue with Tidal.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
agosto
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jond
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I am surprised the Node can't downsample. I have my Auralic Aries Mini, a very similar device, set to output Redbook only.
agosto OP
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@big_greg: Thanks. I will start doing the same using my TP-link. Hopefully this is going to work. If not, I need to pull a cable from the basement....
How do you rate the User Interface of the TEAC? Or are you using something else? I am primarily listening to Qobuz and Tidal. Any recommendation?

@benzman: No idea. Looks like they are selling black versions only

@jond: I tried the entire setup options list of the node but could not find a working (downsampling) mode. Perhaps I missed something? In any case I am ok with the Node's DAC quality at this price point but my hopes are that the TEAC will beat it.
tjkurita
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I would be interested to hear your comparison between the teac analog out and the ML. If you can take one for the team please order a Denafrips venus ii and do a shoot out with all three!!!
agosto OP
45 posts
 
Well I can definitely post my findings about TEAC vs ML here. Not sure though about the Denafrips...
tjkurita
47 posts
 
Well I can definitely post my findings about TEAC vs ML here. Not sure though about the Denafrips...


Good enough!  Looking forward to your thoughts!
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