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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,902
    the point of the thread, I'm a silver disc spinner :D
    I can do a search and find music, but the other fine details of playlists and favorites, I don't know.
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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,148
    marvda1 wrote: »
    the point of the thread, I'm a silver disc spinner :D
    I can do a search and find music, but the other fine details of playlists and favorites, I don't know.
    That's probably the biggest drawback to streaming. If you want a specific edition or mastering, you're often SOL. They've got whatever version they have. Sometimes they'll specify a deluxe edition or the year of a master, but finding the details, searching by label, or some other details just aren't there.
    Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
    Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,902
    what's the difference between a deluxe version and master?
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,148
    marvda1 wrote: »
    what's the difference between a deluxe version and master?
    Deluxe would be something released by the artist/label. It usual has a new master, a few bonus tracks, sometimes alternate artwork. At least one of those things, sometimes all of those things.
    You'll see a lot of classic rock bands do this. Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin immediately come to mind.
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    Master is ultimately Tidal's marketing branded term for MQA. It's technically a larger file (96/24) that undergoes the MQA compression format using "folds."
    I don't have a strong opinion on MQA vs CD quality (44.1/16) currently, but some people feel very strongly about it in both directions. I think you'll be able to compare actual CD vs Tidal CD quality vs Tidal MQA. It'll keep you busy, lol.
    I think most people that do this end up still just slightly preferring the CD, but it's usually nitpicking and they also like the convenience of streaming.

    Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
    Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
    MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Arcam rHead > Hifiman HE4XX
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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,148
    I also should have mentioned that the hardest part of doing CD vs Tidal comparisons is finding the same mastering. I think sticking to albums that only had one release is best. So usually new stuff or lesser known stuff.
    Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
    Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
    MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Arcam rHead > Hifiman HE4XX
    Discogs
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    Music Nirvana:
    • Roon
    • Tidal Hifi
    • Qobuz
    • Old CD (and some vinyl) collection ripped
    I haven't bought an album since going to Roon & Tidal, other than the occasional box set or rarity. Breakeven on all three services was very quick for me. And I've never enjoyed music so much.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    Marvin get the Lumin U1 Mini going ASAP. Dramatic jump in quality with Tidal through the Lumin.
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    I wonder if these "free" promotions are about getting new customers or getting people who forget to cancel.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,902
    both, if they get some that forget by the time they notice the charge on their credit card and then try to cancel, they probably end up paying for 2 months.

    I had this happen to me once on a free 30 day sample of a supplement. they asked for a credit card to pay for the handling, nowhere did they mention that they would start shipping a bottle a month charging $70.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,148
    afterburnt wrote: »
    I wonder if these "free" promotions are about getting new customers or getting people who forget to cancel.
    A customer that forgets to cancel is the best kind of customer around. It's not the company's fault people can't keep track of their money or calendars.

    It's only when they hide fees or cancellation penalties in the fine print that I feel like a company is being dastardly.
    Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
    Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
    MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Arcam rHead > Hifiman HE4XX
    Discogs
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