OK, so I should be able to stream some albums in 24-bit without having to purchase the album from Qobuz. My understanding is that only about 2 million albums (out of 40 million) are available in Hi-Res.
The album I was listening to is a new release by Quatuor Molinari of John Zorn compositions. It said that it was available in 24-bit, but perhaps that’s only when the album is purchased, due to licensing issues.
I’m in the Netherlands - so I’m using the production version of Qobuz, not the Beta. I’ve just tried the John Zorn, Cat O’Nine Tails album that I think you are referring to, and it’s streaming to me at 96kHz 24bit… I also have a Sublime+ subscription.
Tried it in the U.S.
This album shows as 24/96 but plays as 16/44.
Such problems have occurred with some Qobuz albums.
With most albums it plays in 96.