Three tracks have been announced as supporting THX Spatial Audio, and they are Double Dare by Circuit des Yeux, Whenever You’re Ready by Dinosaur Jr and Calling Vic Juris by Anat Cohen. THX Spatial Audio works by using advanced signal processing to place sounds “out of the head”, claiming to transform conventional audio with realistic acoustics to ensure a unique listening experience, whether it is simulating a recording studio or a virtual environment. As the name implies, it allows listeners to hear music in three-dimensionalised form instead of stereo, placing instruments and voices around the listener.Īnd you don’t need specific pair of headphones to get the experience either, as anyone listening from a device of their choice over any pair of headphones can enjoy THX’s take on spatial audio.
Spatial, or 3D audio, has been on the rise in the past year with Apple introducing Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos to their Apple Music streaming service in 2021, Sony launching 360 Reality Audio a few years back and Dolby Atmos Music more widely available. Qobuz and THX have teamed up to release new 24-bit tracks mixed in THX Spatial Audio exclusively for the music streaming service.
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We refer to this procedure as remote playback.The TV world may be done with 3D, but the music industry is only getting started. The Qobuz app being compatible with Google Cast, it can run the devices also compatible with Google Cast in order to stream Qobuz in Hi-Res up to 96 kHz or 192 kHz, depending on the situation. It goes without saying that we include in this section the Chromecast Audio, which is the defining archetype of the devices using the Google Cast protocol, now called Google Home. The Qobuz app can only be used in CD quality, because of Airplay’s connectivity limiting digital audio files to 16 bit/48 kHz.Ģ.2 - Your network is compatible with Google Cast your network is compatible with Google Cast (now Google Home)Ģ.1 – Your network is compatible with Airplay your network is compatible with Airplay
Two cases will present themselves to you, depending on the network protocols with which Qobuz is compatible natively: You can find a selection of devices compatible with iOS hereĢ - You’re using a device with wireless network capabilities
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The DAC will be recognized automatically, but you will need to select the Hi-Res streaming option in the Qobuz app settings, and in the sound card settings on Mac OS if necessary. Many DACs can be used jointly with Apple computers or iPhone/iPad to enjoy the Qobuz app in Hi-Res. you’re using a device with wireless network capabilities, either a network player or any other system.ġ - You’re using a digital-to-analog converter you’re using a digital-to-analog converter through a USB plug, or an iPhone/iPad through the Lightning port, directly or through an adapter. In practice, one of two cases will apply: This is an ever important topic now that we have launched the new Sublime+ subscription. As indicated by this article’s title, we will talk further about the compatibility of the Qobuz app with Apple products, and other smartphones, tablets and computers, regarding Hi-Res files.
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