Recent content by kenosha

  1. K

    With Apple and Amazon offering lossless streaming for no extra charge, what now for their rivals?

    My Cambridge CXNv2 connected to my stereo is the best way for me to listen to hi-res music. Neither Apple Music nor Amazon Music HD work natively on the CXN, so I will continue with Qobuz or TIDAL for now.
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    Qobuz

    Same here. To all who read Whathifi’s Qobuz review, I encourage you to give it a chance, sign up for the free trial period and compare it for yourself to your preferred hi-res streaming service. I was a TIDAL subscriber for 4 years, joined Qobuz when it cut its price to $15/month, and...
  3. K

    Get 120 days of Tidal for just £1.99 – a Black Friday streaming service steal

    I’ve been a tidal subscriber for three years. I like it pretty well, but I’m now switching to Qobuz Here in the US, Qobuz is $15 per month compared to $20 for Tidal. Qobuz pays higher royalties to the artists than Tidal. Both services have similarly large libraries. Some tracks in Tidal...
  4. K

    News Be a part of What Hi-Fi?'s Ultimate Audiophile Playlist

    Brilliant pick. A very well-recorded track, a great tune, the band smokes on this track. A fun listen with very high replay value, and good for auditioning new gear.
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    News Be a part of What Hi-Fi?'s Ultimate Audiophile Playlist

    "Goodbye" by Melody Gardot from her album The Absence. This track has it all: it's a great tune that transcends genres, the lyrics are great, Melody's vocals are exquisite (as always). And the recording is fantastic. You can hear each instrument and voice distinctly, even when there's a lot...