This initiative will see 10% of your HiFi Plus subscription going directly to the artists you listen to most. Tidal are also looking to update the way artists are paid through streaming, and recently announced their Direct Artist Payout plan. If you want to keep some cash in your pocket, the basic stream comes in at 320kbps, which is in line with Spotify, Google Music and others. The more we used Tidal, the more we got used to its audio quality, but it is increasingly looking like a rather expensive option. The good news is with a 80-million-track catalogue we think it’s a fair bet your mosh pit will never run dry. We’re talking Michelin-starred audio quality here – and the 360° Reality Audio is out of this world.īut with Jay-Z at the helm, you might wonder if there’s enough rock to roll with. The original premium quality streaming service, Tidal boasts a range of options if you’re prepared to pay for its top tier HiFi Plus, including better than CD 24-bit/96kHz High Res (some stuff even 24-bit/192kHz) MQA encoded Tidal Masters. Read the full Amazon Music Unlimited review That gives you access to two million tracks and a number of playlists in standard resolution and is a good place to start.

Still, if you can put up with its foibles, consider it good value - and remember, if you're an Amazon Prime member, you'll have access to Amazon Music Unlimited for free. We love you Amazon Music Unlimited, but you’re really testing our patience! Despite knowing that we have zero interest in ‘hot singles’ (not literally, obviously) it insists on serving up Rita Ora and Little Mix front and centre. Where it falls down is a user interface that goes out of its way to obfuscate. It’s also temptingly affordable, with its HD tier an umbrella for all those advanced sonic treats. The newest streamer on the block, Amazon already offers more high quality streaming options than any other service, it’s also available on its own FireTV streaming media platform complete with album art and scrolling lyrics (for that Friday night Karaoke singalong with your housemates).

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