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Qobuz, a music streaming service offering hi-res audio to all users, is commemorating the one-year milestone of its online forum, Qobuz Club, with the introduction of a new VIP version. The new Qobuz Club VIP Pass promises exclusive access, priority customer support, and 20% discounts on products in Qobuz’s lifestyle range.
The standard Qobuz Club is complimentary and open to non-subscribers of various music streaming services. With themed discussions and over 35,000 monthly participants sharing music insights and audio equipment advice, the community thrives. The new VIP pass is a paid upgrade priced at $65.40 / €59.99 (approximately £51 / AU$99) per year.
Qobuz stands out from the crowd
The core Qobuz service remains attractive to audiophiles, even without the VIP pass. It is a preferred choice of high-end audio hardware companies due to its superior audio quality in comparison to platforms like Spotify. The standard Studio plan offers music in 24-bit FLAC format with bit rates up to 192kHz for online or offline listening. For those inclined to own rather than rent music, the slightly pricier Sublime plan offers up to 60% off digital purchases and FLAC audio at 192kHz.
As highlighted in our Qobuz review, the service boasts the “world’s largest hi-res catalog” along with additional features such as a magazine, tutorials, and reviews. Priced starting at $12.99 / £12.99 / AU$24.99 per month, Qobuz offers affordability in the hi-res streaming market. Additionally, duo and family plans are available for shared account usage.
While standard audio setups may not necessitate hi-res audio, individuals investing in top-quality headphones and premium DACs for their devices will appreciate what Qobuz (and its competitor Tidal) offer.
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