The Qobuz streaming service uses Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) to encode its files. The cheapest way to subscribe to Studio and Sublime is via the annual payment route. Sublime adds discounts (up to 60%) on hi-res download purchases, so it should appeal to those who like to own, not just rent their music. Both plans carry Qobuz’s ‘studio quality streaming’, meaning FLAC 24-bit up to 192 kHz, access to over 100 million tracks, editorial content, and offline listening. Both memberships are available in what Qobuz terms Solo, Duo, and Family forms – Solo is a single account on one subscription, Duo means two accounts on one subscription, and Family lets family members in the same home share up to six accounts under one subscription. Streaming PlansĪt the time of writing, Qobuz offers two (UK) streaming plans, Studio and Sublime. When pronouncing Qobuz, skip the Q, as it were, and go for ‘kohbuz’. The company name comes from the Kobyz, an ancient, sacred two-stringed instrument. You do not have to be a subscriber to purchase music from the download store. Today, Qobuz hosts a digital download store and offers streaming subscription plans monthly and annually. It also states that it was the first online service to liaise with both major and independent labels to ensure the provision of 24-bit hi-res files. Qobuz says it was the first music service to offer CD-quality, 16-bit/44.1kHz files for download. Qobuz is a veteran of the online hi-res music business, and since launch back in 2007, the French outfit has proudly worn its audiophile credentials on its Parisienne sleeve.
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