HiRes Archives

Deutsche Grammophon launches HiRes streaming service

27/11/2022

The world’s oldest record label, Deutsche Grammophon launches a HiRes streaming service called STAGE+. The brand-new classical music platform includes new repertoire, livestreamed events from around the globe, outstanding concert and opera performances from the archives, and new and archived DG and Decca audio releases. The platform will be available as a TV, mobile and web app to STAGE+ subscribers, with many videos offered in 4K resolution and Dolby Atmos Music. Audio content will be in HiRes Lossless […]

MQA announces new HiRes wireless codec

11/11/2022

MQA announces new HiRes wireless codec which has been approved by the Japan Audio Society (JAS) and will be able to use their prestigious ‘Hi-Res AUDIO WIRELESS’ logo. This new codec carries the technical name of SCL6 and is being marketed as MQair. Wireless devices account for a large segment of music listening over headphones, earbuds, and wireless speakers. Bluetooth speakers and wireless headphones have a combined annual retail value of $69bn forecast for 2022, […]

Jazz is to come to SuperStereo Radio Chile

12/08/2022

Jazz is to come to SuperStereo Radio Chile with a launch set for the 1st September 2022. The station to be called Superstereo 7 is the latest addition to SuperStereo’s network of stations and will broadcast in HiRes in common with the other stations. Erick Jego, CEO SuperStereo Radio Chile said, “We have dedicated more work [to SuperStereo 7] since there are thousands in this genre on the network, that is why we want to […]

SuperStereo Radio Chile completes its HiRes transformation

15/05/2022

SuperStereo Radio Chile completes its HiRes transformation with the upgrading of SuperStereo 2, SuperStereo 5 and SuperStereo 6 to 24-bit/96kHz. Erik Jego, CEO SuperStereo Network said, “After a long process in which we converted and restored most of our material from singles and vinyl albums from the 50s and 60s, we began the broadcast of Superstereo 2 in 24-bit/96khz… a year-long effort compiling for you to hear from the clearest way possible.” He added, “Additionally, […]

Qobuz expands into Latin America and Portugal

05/05/2022

Qobuz expands into Latin America and Portugal with the opening of its service in six new countries – five in Latin America and one in Europe, doubling the number of markets covered in two years. Supported by its recent fundraising of £18.4 million, Qobuz is continuing to expand. After its launch in Australia, New Zealand and the Nordic countries in April 2021, plus the acquisition of the Japanese high-resolution download service e-onkyo music, the French platform […]

TIDAL is now available in the UAE

08/03/2022

TIDAL is now available in the UAE making it the first time the streaming platform will be available in the region. TIDAL offers two listening options for fans to choose from: TIDAL HiFi, and TIDAL HiFi Plus. Subscribers have access to the same catalogue of over 80 million songs and expertly curated playlists but with varying features. TIDAL HiFi: At $5.50/month, this tier offers interruption-free access to CD Quality audio. With TIDAL HiFi, members can connect TIDAL to […]

SuperStereo Radio Chile adds a 6th channel

31/01/2022

SuperStereo Radio Chile adds a 6th channel broadcasting a selection of adult rock that includes material from South American bands and singers from the 80s and 90s. SuperStereo 5 is a CD Quality stream (16-bit/48kHz) and can be accessed either via the stations web player or by a URL – full details can be found here. SuperStereo now has 3 channels in CD Quality (SuperStereo 2, SuperStereo 5 and SuperStereo 6), 2 channels in 24-bit/96kHz […]