Qobuz finally launches in US after several false starts during the second half of 2018. Streaming subscriptions and downloads are available in MP3, CD and HiRes at varying price points to suit most budgets and audio aspirations. The HiRes Studio subscription at $24.99/month represents excellent value for audiophiles and for those who still prefer some of their music as downloads, then the streamer’s Sublime+ combined streaming and download package at $299.99/year is certainly worth a look. All the Qobuz packages are available with free trial options and there is support for computer and mobile devices and a considerable range of HiFi kit. For those interested in finding out how to get HiRes on their equipment, Qobuz have a dedicated page here.
Currently Qobuz has more than 40 million titles, in ‘lossless’ quality (16bit/44.1 kHz – similar to CD quality) and possesses the largest catalogue of high-resolution content (75,000 albums in 24bit Hi-Res).
