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Tidal CEO confirms hi-res FLAC roll-out – and drops hint on MQA support

Following the April announcement that Tidal would be adding hi-res FLAC streams to its catalogue, the service’s CEO has confirmed the roll-out has begun.

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Tidal opens the floodgates to 6 million new lossless hi-res tracks

Tidal is now streaming 6 million lossless hi-res tracks in FLAC to Early Access Program users on iOS.

Tom’s Guide

Qobuz review

There's so much that sets it apart – transparency regarding streaming quality, purchases and rentals, no MP3 catalog – Qobuz might be just the music service for audiophiles.

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Astell & Kern A&norma SR35

Trickle-down technology and enhanced features squeeze even more out of Astell & Kern’s entry-level proposition – but not without a price increase.

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Sick of lackluster music streaming? Here are 7 reasons why Apple Music is the best service around right now

Spotify may be the most popular music streaming choice, but we think that Apple Music might just beat it in a few key ways.

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This one secret Tidal feature brings audiophile sound to your computer

Tidal has a hidden feature that gives your Mac or PC elite sound quality. Here’s how to unlock it.

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These $249 Campfire Audio wireless buds destroy the AirPods on sound, but there's a catch

The Campfire Audio Orbit wireless earbuds prioritize sound over everything else, making them perfect for audiophiles unconcerned about features.

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6 reasons to upgrade your soundbar - and Dolby Atmos is just one of them

Next-gen gaming, Dolby Atmos, high-res audio – if your soundbar can't handle these, it may need a refresh.

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I love Tidal's high-quality audio, but I'm still going back to Spotify

While Tidal's high-quality audio and music-first approach is appealing, I'm getting sucked back into Spotify.

What Hi-Fi?

Google didn’t launch 3 big products at I/O 2023 and that’s hugely disappointing

Google I/O is over and while the Pixel Fold has tongues wagging, I am disappointed three big items weren’t even mentioned.

What Hi-Fi?

Hi-res upgrade could make Tidal the audiophile’s choice – but there’s still one big problem

Incoming hi-res FLAC streams will give the service wider appeal for hi-fi fans, but rivals still have something over it...

What Hi-Fi?

YouTube Music is a mess, but Google could fix it at I/O with two big upgrades

Google I/O is near, but I'd like to hear more about its plans for YouTube Music than Bard AI.

What Hi-Fi?

Judge nixes Block shareholder suit over online music deal

A Delaware judge has dismissed a shareholder lawsuit against financial technology company Block Inc. over its 2021 acquisition of majority ownership in a music streaming service partly owned by rapper Jay-Z

The Independent UK

4 ways to improve music quality from your computer speakers

Computer speakers aren't necessarily designed for music listening, but with a few simple tweaks you can be in hi-fi heaven.

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How to Find Music Streaming Deals

A look at music streaming deals and alternative options now that Spotify has raised prices again.

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Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Generation)

The Fire TV Cube is a beefed-up smart streamer with Alexa at its core – but how does it fair in the picture and sound departments?

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Love Apple Music but hate the jumbled look? iOS 17 could fix it – sort of

Look, Apple Music needs a major revamp and iOS 17 may bring much-needed graphics for text – but will it be enough?

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Spotify is ‘ready to raise prices’ – cancel it and check out these alternatives

There have been previous indications of a Spotify price hike, but chief executive Daniel Ek's most recent comments confirm it's around the corner.

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How to enjoy Tidal hi-res FLAC and MQA music: headphones, DACs, players, more

With Tidal's preferred threefold MQA hi-res tech heading into administration, the firm will be adopting FLAC for hi-res – and with this guide, you can too.

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Tidal adds another reason why it's a better Spotify alternative for audiophiles

TIdal CEO reveals the streaming platform will be expanding FLAC audio to HiFi Plus as the future of MQA is murky.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Tech & Science Daily podcast: AI song with ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ removed by Spotify

Streaming services including Spotify, Tidal and Apple Music have removed a song made using artificial intelligence that cloned the voices of Drake and The Weeknd.

TIDAL's making a massive change to its hi-res audio

With MQA's future looking uncertain, TIDAL is embracing hi-res FLAC for its HiFi Plus service

Manchester Evening News

AI song featuring cloned Drake and The Weeknd vocals pulled from Spotify and Apple Music

Heart on My Sleeve went viral on TikTok before racking up thousands of streams on streaming services

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MQA has gone into administration: what does this mean for Tidal and supported products?

MQA’s recent financial turmoil may end up having a knock-on effect for the companies and brands currently licensed to use the tech provider’s licensed software.

What Hi-Fi?

Tidal is introducing hi-res lossless FLAC but says the MQA catalogue will remain

Tidal is introducing hi-res lossless FLAC files to its top streaming tier, while its MQA catalogue looks set to remain.

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