All items tagged with high resolution audio and Qobuz (18)

Audirvana Launches Version 3.5 of its Software Audio Player for MacOS

April 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audirvana Launches Version 3.5 of its Software Audio Player for MacOS

Audirvana, maker of the renowned audio playback and management software for Mac, has unveiled the redesigned new version 3.5, introducing new Sound Quality enhancements and a completely new User Interface. According to the French software company, Audirvana version 3.5 for Mac was completely rewritten, with benefits on the playback quality compared to previous versions, as well as introducing new features such as the Mini Player.

Bryston Adds Qobuz Hi-Res Streaming Capability to BDP Music Players

April 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Bryston Adds Qobuz Hi-Res Streaming Capability to BDP Music Players

Bryston has introduced native support for the Qobuz streaming music service as an available firmware update for Bryston’s BDP Music Players. With the update, users will be able to access Qobuz' high-resolution 24-bit/up to 192 kHz streaming service, and stream uncompressed content from a library of well over 40 million tracks representing every imaginable style including jazz and classical music. Qobuz first became available in Europe in 2007 and is now also available in the US.

Qobuz US Opens Public Beta for 192 kHz Hi-Res Streaming

January 10, 2019 by Luke McCready

Qobuz US Opens Public Beta for 192 kHz Hi-Res Streaming

It’s been a year since Qobuz announced at CES 2018 its impending entry into the US marketplace, with the ambition of becoming a heavy player in the hi-res music streaming market. Qobuz has the US audiophile set squarely in its sights, and it intends to deliver higher quality streams and a more complete experience than its competitors. At CES 2019, Qobuz confirmed it is now available for registration to US users as an open beta, and published the finalized pricing.

Qobuz to Preview High-Res Audio Music Streaming and Download Service at CEDIA Expo 2018

September 4, 2018 by Joao Martins

Qobuz to Preview High-Res Audio Music Streaming and Download Service at CEDIA Expo 2018

In audioXpress we've published several stories about French music streaming provider Qobuz, soon to be launching in the US this Fall. The company claims to be "the world's highest resolution music streaming service," meaning they have more hi-res audio files to download than any other. But the interesting part is their claim that, with the launch in the US, they will be also providing a hi-res streaming option based on FLAC (lossless compression). A world first, which the company will be introducing at CEDIA Expo 2018.

Audirvana Plus Software Player Now Available for Windows 10

July 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audirvana Plus Software Player Now Available for Windows 10

Audirvana, maker of Audirvana Plus, the hi-fi audio player first released for Mac users, announced the commercial release of the highly anticipated Windows 10 version. This new version features a totally redesigned user interface designed to change the way PC users enjoy and organize their music. The French software house is also teaming up with audio streaming services Tidal and Qobuz in its support of higher-quality streaming options, including MQA support and Qobuz Hi-Fi Sublime+.

Qobuz Expands Team and Prepares for US Launch in Fall 2018

July 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Qobuz Expands Team and Prepares for US Launch in Fall 2018

Qobuz, the Paris-based online music streaming and download music service, has been named the Official High-Resolution Streaming Service for the upcoming 15th Annual Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest (RMAF), the largest high-end consumer audio show in North America. Preparing for its scheduled launch in the North American market, Qobuz also announced key appointments in its US operations, including naming music industry veteran Dan Mackta as Managing Director USA.

Acoustic Research Introduces M20 Digital Audio Player for HRA Enthusiasts

October 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Acoustic Research Introduces M20 Digital Audio Player for HRA Enthusiasts

The famous audio equipment brand from Cambridge, Massachusetts, Acoustic Research (now part of Voxx International) released a new portable high-resolution audio (HRA) digital player. The new M20 Hi-Res DAP is slimmer and lighter than the brand’s previous flagship model, the AR-M2, and is even more affordable, with 32GB of internal storage and expansion using Micro SDXC cards (up to 256GB). Essentially, the new M20 focuses on the quality of its audio circuits and DAC, offering a “less is more” approach.

CanJam London 2015, the First Official Head-Fi Event in Europe

July 9, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

CanJam London 2015, the First Official Head-Fi Event in Europe

North America’s premier headphone audio event is coming to the UK for the first time this summer. CanJam London 2015, the first of Head-Fi’s official CanJam events to be held in Europe, will take place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August 2015, bringing together the world’s best names in high-quality headphone design.

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