Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The hi-res streaming and downloading service now has Qobuz ...

Now that Spotify has joined the fray, it's fair to say that hi-res music streaming is well and truly mainstream. And a good thing too – a monthly fee is more than worth it if it means higher-quality ...

A month ago, we asked our readers how you listen to hi-res music in your hi-fi system? Do you exclusively use streaming services, or do you buy and download hi-res files? Overwhelmingly, your answers ...

Audio has come a long way on smartphones. Regular streaming services have quality streaming that’s perfectly fine for Bluetooth headphones. Modern connectivity like 5G and Wi-Fi 6 ensures buffering is ...

Qobuz music streaming service is being rolled out in Japan, a market ripe for expansion. Hi-Res music streaming service Qobuz has announced its entry into the Japanese streaming market. Qobuzwas ...

There’s seemingly no end to the pantheon of music streaming services, which is why it pays to stick with some of the tried and true providers. Platforms like Tidal and Qobuz are perfect examples of hi ...

To listen to Hi-Res audio on Windows, you’ll need compatible audio files (like FLAC or DSD), a Hi-Res-capable output device (preferably wired), updated audio drivers, and a player like AIMP or ...

An iPhone running a song on Spotify with a pair of Apple AirPods on each side - em113/Shutterstock Many make the switch from wired to wireless earbuds. Popular music streaming apps offer decent audio ...

So, given this kind of music is what I want as good as I can get for files, it looks like I need to buy online in hi-res/flac/96khz kinda format (which is totally fine, I want flac files all the time ...

Japan based audio and video manufacturer Onkyo has expanded its Onkyo Music high resolution music download store to the US, UK and Germany in beta. Unlike Pono, Tidal and Deezer Elite, Onkyo does not ...