Tidal alternatives: 3 high quality streaming providers
There are not many alternatives to the music streaming service Tidal - because Tidal offers streaming in the highest sound quality. However, if the limited selection does not appeal to you, you can switch to other providers. We present the three best music streaming alternatives whose services are also based on high sound quality.
Tidal alternative 1: Qobuz
Qobuz is a French streaming service that has existed since 2007. Availability is currently limited to some countries in Europe, including Germany. Qobuz has made a name for itself with its high-quality music offers. The Qobuz catalog currently contains around 30 million FLAC-quality titles. These were long available in 16-bit - since 2015 the service has also been offering music in 24-bit format. The price model of the provider is also interesting. You choose between different quality levels and can also download titles. If you are interested, you can find the current offer on the official website of Qobuz.
- Cost: After a free trial period of 15 days, you pay EUR 9.99 per month to stream music on Qobuz.
Tidal alternative 2: Pono Music
Pono attracted attention in 2014 when Neil Young announced that it would create a music store and player with all the music in FLAC format. Pono has made some progress since then, and Pono Music is now also available. The special feature of Pono is that it has its own player that can be used to play high-quality audio formats. The music is then offered in the appropriate quality in the Pono Music Store. You can find Pono's range on the manufacturer's website - it's worth taking a look.
- In the Pono Music store you can purchase individual tracks and albums at different prices. If you want to enjoy the music in the highest quality, the manufacturer advises you to buy your player. It currently costs EUR 399.
Tidal alternative 3: Deezer
Just like Spotify, Deezer offers player software for all end devices. All systems are supported via iOS, Android and smart TVs. Deezer states that it wants to offer a large part of its music in lossless quality. So far, however, only a very small part is available. The format is unlimited but already in England in cooperation with Sonos - users in Germany have to be patient. If you are interested in Deezer, you can find the current conditions on the provider's website.
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