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What's your favorite streaming service?
#440967 01/31/21 06:25 PM
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I've been using Pandora for many years. I dunno what's going on with Pandora, but it doesn't seem to keep up with new music lately. I usually pick a genre I'm in the mood for, playing in the background. When I hear something I like, I'll get the CD and rip it.

I see Spotify mentioned on this forum a lot. It that the best service? Kinda expensive for a streaming service. Is it worth it? If so, why?

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michael_d #440970 01/31/21 08:34 PM
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Michael_d,
I only somewhat recently started up with streaming music. Already being an Amazon Prime member starting up with Amazon Music HD seemed the way to go. Sorry but I can't compare my experience with another service.
So what do I think of it?
It does what it's advertised to do .It sounds very good through my 2 channel system. Have not tried it in my Theatre yet.
I'm like you , I hear something I like I'll look into that artist further online, most likely ending up buying cd's.

Jeff

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michael_d #440972 01/31/21 08:44 PM
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Amazon Music HD is fine but it will not play on the Air.

Reasons for streaming Spotify:

- listen to any music anywhere
- find new music easily for you and loved ones
- share songs and playlists
- create playlists
- supported by many devices
- no need for additional boxes that need space, create clutter and gather dust


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michael_d #440973 01/31/21 09:46 PM
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Reasons for not streaming Spotify?

No Air
No need

Amazon Music HD appears, at least to me, to check a lot of boxes, the important ones.
Of course YMMV

Jeff

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michael_d #440974 02/01/21 12:22 AM
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No Air? How do you rock out at the skateboard park? What do you carry when you're strolling in the 'hood with your homies? Nude yoga with Adrienne sounds much better on the deck with the Air.


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michael_d #440976 02/01/21 02:47 AM
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michael_d #440977 02/01/21 03:33 AM
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Well obviously we're not doing nude yoga on the deck now. It's winter. We have to wear our long johns and ski goggles.


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michael_d #440980 02/01/21 04:23 AM
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I currently have Spotify Premium and have used it fir the last 2 years. It’s really great. Tons of music , easy interface and in my opinion very intuitive.

I’m one month into a Tidal subscription as well. Just wanted to try it out to compare. I got the top of the line one to access the “ Masters “ recordings. I gotta say I can’t really tell the difference between 24 bit or 16 bit.

I really think the most important part is how well the reciting is done.

The Tidal interface is similar to Spotify but not quite as intuitive. The Tidal off line / downloaded feature works a lot better though. The Spotify app fails all the time when playing off line. I’ve been travelling A TON ( domestically ) and headphones snd downloads are my escape these days. Really sucks to have your tunes fail to hen you need them the most.

I’d say for a new “ streaming “ customer , go for Spotify. Most bang the buck. And TONs of podcasts too.


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Wow, don’t know what all that means. It was an attempt at being funny? Supposed to be humorous yes?
Ok
I’ll continue to linger on the Boards, perhaps all I need to appreciate it is more exposure.
Perhaps not, and I’d really hate to waste any time.

My comments with respect to my choice of streaming service were not clear? How I arrived at that choice is somehow not valid?
I attempt to contribute my experience and if it doesn’t align, mockery is the final dismissal?

Jeff

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michael_d #440994 02/01/21 05:50 PM
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Hi Jeff

I am an Amazon prime member but never tried their music streaming service. I think I'll give it a chance.

I use top tier Tidal and Qobuz through a Gold Note DAC and power supply. Sounds pretty good. Certainly much more convenient than spinning vinyl or the R2R. However, although streaming approaches vinyl/analog sound quality, no cigar.


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