Hello ASR,
Apologies for asking an opinion based topic on a forum about science. However, 'bit-perfect' is something to take note of here, as it is something that Qobuz supports and amazon HD does not.
(Of which I lack fundamental knowledge of - so more informed people can provide insight as to bit perfect vs non bit perfect, benefits etc)
I've been a user of amazon music for a couple of months now, however, I recently picked up the RME ADI 2 FS dac. Being such a capable device, I decided to try a free trial with Qobuz and I have been met with an upsetting realisation.
My Amazon Music playlist 'Pieces of electronica' made by me has 30 songs.
Recreating this playlist via Qobuz yields 24 songs. Sucks.
So... Is it worth it losing some songs to avoid windows resampling *and* windows filters being applied to my audio? (I read a thread earlier today, so I learned about this a little.)
Amazon music 'exclusive mode' does not work as exclusive mode - on my RME dac's drivers *and* on the Fiio Drivers on my Fiio k3s dac, the sample rate do not change. On qobuz, the sample rate changes accordingly.
Please note I have not listened to Qobuz for over 30 minutes so I cannot comment on audible difference between the streaming services yet - but I do feel more at ease knowing the windows drivers are being bypassed on Qobuz.
Thanks,
Square
Apologies for asking an opinion based topic on a forum about science. However, 'bit-perfect' is something to take note of here, as it is something that Qobuz supports and amazon HD does not.
(Of which I lack fundamental knowledge of - so more informed people can provide insight as to bit perfect vs non bit perfect, benefits etc)
I've been a user of amazon music for a couple of months now, however, I recently picked up the RME ADI 2 FS dac. Being such a capable device, I decided to try a free trial with Qobuz and I have been met with an upsetting realisation.
My Amazon Music playlist 'Pieces of electronica' made by me has 30 songs.
Recreating this playlist via Qobuz yields 24 songs. Sucks.
So... Is it worth it losing some songs to avoid windows resampling *and* windows filters being applied to my audio? (I read a thread earlier today, so I learned about this a little.)
Amazon music 'exclusive mode' does not work as exclusive mode - on my RME dac's drivers *and* on the Fiio Drivers on my Fiio k3s dac, the sample rate do not change. On qobuz, the sample rate changes accordingly.
Please note I have not listened to Qobuz for over 30 minutes so I cannot comment on audible difference between the streaming services yet - but I do feel more at ease knowing the windows drivers are being bypassed on Qobuz.
Thanks,
Square