The Waterboys Where The Action Is.
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Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, Symphony No.5 “Reformation”, Hebrides. Isabelle Faust & Pablo Heras-Casado. Beautiful music. 
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If you enjoy that try the previous album Savage which is superb.
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I got a similar deal on the Node, great value 
I noticed you were listening to Tidal, from what little I know you need MQA support to get the best from Tidal, not sure if the Hugo supports the full unfolding, does it matter? Just curious
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Not everything on Tidal is MQA (and the MQA stuff I tend to avoid anyway, because it knocks the life out of the music IMO) but no, the Hugo doesn’t support MQA, it looks like it just does 44.1/16 (not an expert on these matters so I’m sure a more informed Forumite can advise).
I tried some Spotify stuff last night, and even that sounds better via the Hugo than with just the naked Node.
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I’ve been using Tidal a hell of a lot and yes I’ve started to question the SQ, I’ve noticed some CD quality streams sound better than the MQA “HiRes” equivalent.
What I was meaning is that for HiRes listening with Tidal its MQA, I havent seen anything on Tidal thats in HiRes that isn’t MQA.
I think Quobuz sounds better but I prefer the way Tidal works and it seems to better match my musical preferences. I’m also having a go with the rivers trial service but it doesnt integrate well with BluOs (I dont like river so wouldnt pay them anyway)
Anyway enjoy the weekend
Cheers
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You’re welcome! Thanks for suggesting to me Paul Simon’s Stranger to Stranger…
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St Vincent: Daddy’s Home – master of reinvention warps the sounds of the 70s
Playing with identity and touching on family matters, Annie Clark’s sixth album with wilfully twisted musical backing is hugely impressive.
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My experience too. I only use Tidal (Tidal Masters tier) because I get it free through work…
As for moving forward, I’m going to see what happens with Apple Music before I decide whether or not to shell out for Qobuz or any other hi-res service.
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I havent paid for any of them yet, I’ve been blagging free trials on multiple email accounts.
I’ve had several Tidals, currently 3months free river, a couple of Qobuz’s and I’ve just been offered to reactivate Tidal 2months for £2. One dodge I’ve noticed is after taking a free trial if you dont renew, Tidal start sending you offers to do so for buttons.
Probably a bit naughty but I justify it on the basis that I use it mostly to check out new music which translates to my buying cart loads and spending lots on physical records, which I hope benefits the artist more than what they get from streaming companies
The Jayhawks Hollywood Town Hall
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British guitarist/synth player creates contemporary jazz for the Lithuanian No Business label. A new arrival today, and rather good it is too…
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Africa Express – ‘EGOLI’
This collaborative record, featuring Damon Albarn, Gruff Rhys, Moonchild Sanelly and more, is a scattershot and hedonistic diary.
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