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News: Qobuz Hi-Res platform's debut is scheduled for this October. See Qobuz Links below
Qobuz offers 4 different pricing options. They are:Premium at 320kbpsHi-Fi at FLAC 16-Bit/ 44.1 KhzSublime at CD quality streaming FLAC 16-Bit / 44.1 KHzSublime+ at Hi-Res quality streaming FLAC 24-Bit up to 192 KHzPlease see the link below for ad... 
Tidal does not post the cost to buy a song or an album on their site
@kjl1065, I have been using Tidal Streaming for a while and like it very much.  It is easily worth $19.99 per month.   Tidal service has over 48.5 million tracks and 175,000 music videos. Tidal’s FLAC-based 16-Bit/44.1kHz offers amazing High fidel... 
News: Qobuz Hi-Res platform's debut is scheduled for this October. See Qobuz Links below
Based on my very limited research, it seems that Roon does NOT support Qubuz and some question if the Roon/Qobuz integration will ever happen.   I do not know.  I believe that Roon support of Qobuz is very important based on the number of Roon use... 
FYI RE: Summary of Aurender System Software Release 4.9.39/5.9.39, App Release 2.8.1.1558
Please see new Aurender Software upgrades released today, August 6th, 2018:https://www.aurender.com/blog/new-software-release-note-4https://www.aurender.com/blog/new-software-release-note-4/post/system-sw-4-5-13-31-app-2-9-7-122-197https://www.aur... 
Spotify vs other streaming services
As noted above. I am also patiently waiting for QuBuz to be available in the USA. I asked but the only response I received is “soon”.  Does anyone have any additional QuBuz availability info?    
Spotify vs other streaming services
@rvpiano, I also listen to Radio Paradise on my Aurender N10 Music Server by going to their Internet page (tab) and look for Radio Paradise.   Aurender confirms that they are using the 320 kbps Radio Paradise stream.  I like Radio Paradise for its... 
Spotify vs other streaming services
@rvpiano,  Radio paradise streams at 320 kbps aac stream and, unfortunately, is not higher sound quality than Tidal.   Radio Paradise 320 sound quality is acceptable but Tidal is much better. Radio Paradise App runs on your computer and also Phone... 
Apollo R + Codex v. different CDP or Ayre QX
@joey54, I also own the the Ayre AX-7e integrated with the Ayre Codex DAC and they sound great together as you stated above.   I looked at the Ayre EX-8 integrated and it looks nice.  You said its price is $6,950 including the built-in USB DAC.  I... 
Radio Paradise Streaming is available on my Aurender Music Server
Aurender confirms that they are using the 320 kbps Radio Paradise stream.  I like Radio Paradise for easy its listening and for background music.   "Radio Paradise plays different styles of pop and rock music, but occasionally other genres from ja... 
Where are the Exogal Vortex streamers?
@exogal_ceo, What are the features and capabilities of the Vortex Streaming Network Hub?   What sources will it stream from?   And, as noted above, what additional features are you adding since you are dropping MQA support?   Thanks.    
Radio Paradise Streaming is available on my Aurender Music Server
I am streaming Radio Pardise on the Aurender using the Internet radio tag.  I cannot believe it but the screen says “16bit 44.1kHz.  Other stations say 24bit.  That cannot be correct, can it?  I like Radio Pardise for its music selection and no ad... 
Radio Paradise Streaming is available on my Aurender Music Server
Radio Paradise reports that "Unfortunately, no.  Our FLAC stream requires software at the receive end, so it is a significantly more complex thing than just adding a different URL.  Once we (RP) have our API ready for public use, we'll be supporti... 
Looks like Tidal is doomed!
Email I received from Qobuz: “we are not opened yet in the United States but we hope to extended our services there very soon as well.  Thanks a lot for your interest!  By registering to our NewsLetter, you will be informed of the opening for new ... 
Looks like Tidal is doomed!
@yyzsantabarbara, Thanks.  Unfortunately, my Aurender N10 Music Server does not support ROON.@tomcy6,  Thanks.  As you stated, I certainly hope TIDAL will be around for a while.  I believe TIDAL is the only music streaming service that provides MQ... 
Looks like Tidal is doomed!
If Tidal goes out of business (I hope not), how do I keep the names of the albums I marked as favorites?