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What Hi-Fi?
What Hi-Fi?
Technology
Harry McKerrell

Qobuz continues to tempt audiophiles by offering DSD files for download

Qobuz lifestyle photo with Focal headphones.

French music streaming platform Qobuz is continuing its quest to attract hi-res music lovers everywhere with the introduction of Direct Stream Digital (DSD) and Digital eXtreme Definition (DXD) file formats to its hi-res download store. Qobuz is making a big push in the mainstream streaming market this year, earning a fresh five-star review from us thanks to its strong hi-res catalogue of tunes, before turning its gaze on younger listeners with the launch of its heavily discounted student tier earlier this month.

That push has continued via the launch of DSD and DXD formats to the platform's download store. Listeners can now access more than 22,500 tracks available in either format. Some big names have already been added, with records including John Coltrane's Blue Train, Michael Jackson's Thriller, The Rolling Stones' Let It Bleed and The Beach Boys USA ready to enjoy in DSD and/or DXD files.

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