#QOBUZ REVIEW 2021 UPDATE#

A well-deserved title? Named “Best Network Player 2021-2022” by EISA, the Bluesound Node 2021 can access music streamed via DLNA, web radios, and many online music services. A lot of new features that allowed the Bluesound Node 2021 to receive the EISA award for best network player 2021 – 2022. In addition to streaming services (Qobuz, Deezer, Tidal, Spotify, etc.), web radios, AirPlay 2 streaming and DLNA or Roon playback, there is now voice control by Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The connectors now include an HDMI eARC port to connect a TV. The performance of this 2021 edition is also optimized thanks to a more powerful processor and a new 24-bit/192kHz DAC that is MQA compatible.

#QOBUZ REVIEW 2021 UPDATE#

The audiophile player software Audirvana has now been retrofitted with the so far missing features in the version for windows: Version 3.5 of Audirvana for Windows 10 is now available as a free update for all owners of the previous Windows version.Successor to the Bluesound Node 2i, the most popular network music player of recent years, the Bluesound Node (2021) features a new touch panel interface that is larger and more intuitive thanks to proximity sensors. The audiophile player software optimizes DSD streaming to network players. This deal was already announced back in March.Ĭomplete with the apps for iOS and Android, Audirvana will cost about 98 Euros in the future. portal 'TMZ,' the acquisition of the streaming service Tidal by the payment service Square has now been completed, for $302 million.

Qobuz is launching a new subscription model called 'Qobuz Duo', which allows two people with separate accounts to use one subscription together.Īccording to reports by the U.S. Qobuz Duo: Streaming Subscription for Two The team behind Volumio has significantly revised the popular music control software and also integrated various new features. Volumio 3: Completely Overhauled New Software Version Now, the French company (re-)introduces a one-time-purchase version, which does not include access to streaming content. With 'Audirvana Studio', the player software 'Audirvana' switched to being a subscription sevice last year. All changes are also included in the purchase version 'Audirvana Origin'. In addition, the audio analyzer is said to have been further improved. In its new version 2.0, Audirvana can also stream to Chromecast-enabled devices. Owners of the old purchasable version will receive a discount if they want to switch – they can of course also continue to use the existing version.

After that, the previous version will no longer be available. Audirvana Studio will be activated on Sunday, May 16. From now on, the service will be subscription-based, coming at a German price of 7 Euros per month or 70 Euros for an annual subscription. The new version is called 'Audirvana Studio', and it is no longer offered as a one-time purchase. Finally, the Windows version offers a new streaming driver: In addition to WASAPI and ASIO, Kernel Streaming can now also be used – a mode with a particularly direct signal path. This examines the spectrum and other properties of the music signal to determine whether it is a native HiRes recording or up-sampled material. One of the most interesting new features is the possibility to 'Check Audio HD Profile'. In the expert mode, the entire signal path is clearly displayed, and you discover every aspect of the volume settings in both the hardware and the software of the DAC.

Among other aspects, the search function has been expanded: It not only searches for names or titles in your local music collection, but also in the streaming services Qobuz, Tidal and HighResAudio, if they are activated and connected to it.

Qobuz review 2021