I had completely forgotten this because they have been so quiet but it seems like they are making progress:
“ On the 13th, Xandrie Japan, which operates the high-resolution music distribution site “e-onkyo music”, reported the latest status of Qobuz and e-onkyo music in an e-mail magazine for members. Although it is currently in the negotiation stage," he revealed that he is preparing to start high-resolution distribution of more than 90 million songs in the second half of FY2023.
In the new service under preparation, the download function will be migrated to the new service while retaining the current e-onkyo account and purchase history information. In addition, it is said that they are preparing fulfilling new functions such as being able to find new music more easily, advanced downloaders, and apps that can play purchased music on the go.
In addition, we are preparing a high-resolution streaming service that allows you to enjoy more than 90 million titles with the highest sound quality, "From world-renowned artists, anime, classical, jazz, world music, J-Pop, cutting-edge Prepare a lineup of “up to the genre of”. Regarding the specific start schedule, it is said that it has not been decided because it is currently in the negotiation stage, but it is preparing for the start of streaming distribution in the second half of 2023.
E-onkyo music announced its partnership with the French music distribution platform “Qobuz” last October. I was announcing that I was preparing a high-resolution distribution service and that I was developing a playback application.”
Only a few DSD files
but quite a lot of 24/96 and even a couple of 24/192. I would say that the majority of my music is 16/44 and I have 51% free storage, so that should last me until the end of the decade I hope
No desire to change your mind. You should do what is right for you and deal with the consequences. For me, I like having my own collection that I have built over the years. Some recordings are not available to stream and I have ripped them myself from vinyl. A Friend of Mine is Going Blind is a beautiful album by John Dawson Read that is not available but for ripping from vinyl. I would never want to rely for the things I love on a subscription or an internet connection. A solar cell and my dap and I never have to be without my music no matter where I am. Good luck in your choice.
I focus on missing albums in my library or ones I own
as low quality versions, rather than anything in the bargain bin.
But thanks for the mention of those forums
I don’t know why either, but I totally agree. Local sounds better. There’s an intangible to it. It’s more engaging. More inspiring……technically I guess it shouldn’t be, but it totally is.
I totally agree. The physical media is dead. To me at least. That being said I have an unopened Pro-ject X turntable in my storage room, and a “new” 2nd hand CD player - unconnected - to my hifi system. And about 200 CD’s. That I never listen to, because Apple Music, Qobuz and Tidal has everything I need. Almost
CDs, SACDs, and purchased downloads are very much alive and well for me. Qobuz and Tidal, more often than not, don’t have the best masterings of the albums I want in my library. Because of that, my local library is large. I use Qobuz mostly to explore new, to me, music. If I find something I like, I hunt down the best mastering and buy it.
I use an SSD, so 100 GBP wouldn’t provide 5TB for me. It seems extravagant, but I do most of my listening in the same room as the Core. The Core’s in a fanless case, so I’ve continued the “no noise” policy. We all have our idiosyncrasies.
