Streaming quality

[Rony]

Hi.
What is preferred:
1. Using internal Blusound NODE’s DAC 24 bit/192 kHz OR
2 Using BETTER EXTERNAL DAC ( Non MQA certified )
24 bit/96 kHz
Thank you.

 

[Trell]

First I'll look at the quality of the streaming service and its content.

 

[Rony]

I’m with Tidal
MQA or not. Don’t understand when MQA is in use. On the BluOS app I chose Master.

 

[Trebdp83]

Honestly, if quality two channel hi-res and lossless tracks are a priority, Qobuz is tops with Amazon Music a very close second.

The most annoying thing about Tidal is that each version of an album is a separate selection. So, throw in Dolby Atmos and there may be as many as three selections for one album.

If Dolby Atmos is a non issue, Qobuz wins. Everything sounds good there. Get a free trial and check them out. No “second unfolding” of MQA necessary from a device for real 24/192 hi-res tracks using Qobuz or Amazon Music Unlimited.

 

[Rony]

Qobuz is not available in my country.
Is Amazon Music can be streamed hi res with Blusound NODE at 24/192 ?
Also do I need to use the NODE’s internal DAC ( connected to an external processor vie analog OR to use the processor’s DAC ( better then the NODE’s ) connected via Digital Coax cable ?

 

[Trebdp83]

I believe Amazon Ultra HD(24/192) is supported on the Node. You can go either way with DAC.

 

[FrancesPham]

Yes, Amazon Music has a high-resolution streaming option called Amazon Music HD.

 

[Verdinut]

Hi.
What is preferred:
1. Using internal Blusound NODE’s DAC 24 bit/192 kHz OR
2 Using BETTER EXTERNAL DAC ( Non MQA certified )
24 bit/96 kHz
Thank you.

You don't need more than the CD audio format of 16 bit -44.1 kHz. A 24 bit -96 kHz audio format falls into audiophoolery. This is fully explained here:

The 24-Bit Delusion

HD Music, HD Tracks, 24-Bit, 24/192, 24-bit 192KHz, DSD

www.mojo-audio.com

 

[Bucknekked]

You don't need more than the CD audio format of 16 bit -44.1 kHz. A 24 bit -96 kHz audio format falls into audiophoolery. This is fully explained here:

The 24-Bit Delusion

HD Music, HD Tracks, 24-Bit, 24/192, 24-bit 192KHz, DSD

www.mojo-audio.com

Thank you @Verdinut
I was afraid all this hi rate business was going to go on and on and on as if it were worth something.