Year: 2025

Analysis and updates from the world of high‑resolution and digital audio.

Apple Music launches playlist import tool
News

Apple Music launches playlist import tool

10/09/2025
Apple Music has launched a long-awaited feature that enables users to import playlists and libraries from other streaming services, making switching platforms simpler than ever. The tool, previously in beta in Australia and New Zealand, is now rolling out across multiple countries including the UK. What’s New? Appears under ‘Transfer Music from Other Music Services’ in the Music app’s settings menu. Sign in to another service and select playlists, albums, and tracks to import. Rollout […]
CD Quality Internet Radio
Radio

CD Quality Internet Radio

07/09/2025
Back in the day, no self-respecting hi-fi enthusiast would have been without an FM tuner to receive quality stereo broadcasts. When internet radio was introduced traditional radio stations were quick to make their broadcasts available although the initial quality was often poor. These days there can hardly be a broadcast radio station of any note in the world that does not have a high quality internet presence opening up an almost unimaginable wealth of news, […]
SOURCE: RIAA – The Rise and Fall of CD sales volumes in US 1983-2022 feat
Streaming

The Rise and Fall of the Compact Disc

07/09/2025
The first commercial Compact Disc (CD) was released in 1982 and the CD was planned as the successor to the vinyl record. Developed by Philips and Sony, sales of CDs grew quickly and by 2004 cumulative worldwide sales of audio CDs, CD-ROMs and CD-Rs reached about 30 billion discs and 200 billion by 2007. However, from the beginning of the early 2000s CDs were increasingly being replaced by other forms of digital storage and distribution […]
BluOS adds Qobuz Connect for HiRes streaming simplicity
News

BluOS adds Qobuz Connect for HiRes streaming simplicity

05/09/2025
BluOS, the high‑resolution multi‑room audio platform from Lenbrook Media Group, is rolling out Qobuz Connect support. This update allows users to stream directly from the Qobuz app to any compatible BluOS‑enabled device — including Bluesound, NAD, PSB, Cyrus, DALI, and Monitor Audio — all in studio‑quality up to 24‑bit/192 kHz. What’s New? A firmware update (coming in September 2025) enables Qobuz Connect, providing seamless, high‑resolution streaming directly from the Qobuz app to BluOS devices. This addition comes […]
Special Sound Radio
Radio

Special Sound Radio

04/09/2025
Special Sound Radio was a German internet radio station based in Thuringia, Germany having a CD Quality Lossless FLAC stream. There was also a webplayer with links to a 64kbps AAC, a 320kbps MP3 and a CD Quality Lossless FLAC stream. The site and its streams are no longer available.   To find out more about CD Quality Internet Radio go here. To find out more about HiRes Internet Radio go here. To get further information on: […]
Lyrion Music Server
Software

Lyrion Music Server: The Open-Source Choice for Enthusiasts

04/09/2025
The Lyrion Music Server (formerly Logitech Media Server) remains one of the most versatile and enduring platforms for music lovers who want complete control over their libraries. Unlike closed streaming ecosystems, Lyrion is open-source, cross-platform, and highly customisable — making it a favourite for enthusiasts who value flexibility and local playback quality. What Is Lyrion Music Server? Lyrion is a lightweight server application that organises and streams your music to a wide range of devices. […]
Apple Music's 6 radio stations now on Tunein
News

Apple Music’s TuneIn Debut

04/09/2025
Apple has just broken new ground — for the first time, its six live radio stations are available outside the Apple Music app, streaming freely via TuneIn. That means millions can listen to Apple Music’s curated stations without paying for a subscription. What Changed? On August 27, Apple launched its stations on TuneIn’s platform, unlocking access for its 75 million monthly users through a vast array of devices like smart speakers, headphones, car systems, and […]