Apple Music in high res on my Ultra

[adias]

I have no issue with you mentioning other potential variables (power supply quality, cable/connector quality, analog circuit quality, etc.), as once you get into the analog domain, I can agree that as yet there are some things that cannot be measured or explained.

But bit-perfect is bit-perfect.

You can even explain that there is poor clocking or jitter, I’m okay with that (even if it is arguable).

But bit-perfect is bit-perfect.

Or it’s not.

And that’s the topic at hand.

-Ed

OK it has been measured as bit perfect. So it is in fact bit perfect.

 

[adias]

I have no issue with you mentioning other potential variables (power supply quality, cable/connector quality, analog circuit quality, etc.), as once you get into the analog domain, I can agree that as yet there are some things that cannot be measured or explained.

But bit-perfect is bit-perfect.

You can even explain that there is poor clocking or jitter, I’m okay with that (even if it is arguable).

But bit-perfect is bit-perfect.

Or it’s not.

And that’s the topic at hand.

-Ed

And you are right! My setup had a glitch favoring one pipeline over the other. Once resolved the issue, the Ultra volume matched to Mac/Audirvana, they sound the same playing Qobuz.

I apologize for raising a doubt, unaware of a system issue. I should have checked more carefully.

 

[EddNog]

And you are right! My setup had a glitch favoring one pipeline over the other. Once resolved the issue, the Ultra volume matched to Mac/Audirvana, they sound the same playing Qobuz.

I apologize for raising a doubt, unaware of a system issue. I should have checked more carefully.

We’re all human. I make similar mistakes all the time. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

-Ed

 

[adias]

We’re all human. I make similar mistakes all the time. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

-Ed

Thank you! And on topic… Apple Music has tech issues and I do not see bit perfect with that, instead transcoding is often taking place. Still a great music collection with great curation. Qobuz is technically very good and now with Connect made a great leap forward.

 

[Burnside]

And you are right! My setup had a glitch favoring one pipeline over the other. Once resolved the issue, the Ultra volume matched to Mac/Audirvana, they sound the same playing Qobuz.

I apologize for raising a doubt, unaware of a system issue. I should have checked more carefully.

Cheers

 

[klaus99]

And on topic… Apple Music has tech issues and I do not see bit perfect with that, instead transcoding is often taking place.

Now that you mention it: I've also noticed that Apple Music often changes the sample rate in the middle of a song. That really makes you think.

 

[Burnside]

Now that you mention it: I've also noticed that Apple Music often changes the sample rate in the middle of a song. That really makes you think.

Might that be down to the adaptive bitrate nature of the underlying HLS protocols Apple and others use I.e. the bitrate changes depends on network conditions?

What Is HLS (HTTP Live Streaming)?

Apple's HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) protocol is the technology used to deliver video to Apple devices like the iPad and iPhone. Here's a primer on what HLS is and how to use it.

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