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Full Bandwidth: Hi-Res Streaming with Dan Mackta of Qobuz


When you stream music, how much are you actually hearing? What happens to audio quality as a track makes its way from the studio to your earbuds? Find out from Dan Mackta, Managing Director at Qobuz USA, today on the podcast. Qobuz lets audiophiles stream studio-quality music from any device, not just the lossy mp3s offered by the streaming giants. Dan dares music lovers—especially jazz and classical fans—to try better audio and find out for themselves how much more there is to hear. Learn how “brick wall compression” has shaped the sound of pop music and why audiophiles think of music like cocaine. Want to give it a try? Dan gives his expert picks for the essentials you need to start your own audiophile journey.

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The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Weekly episodes include interviews with music tech movers & shakers, deep dives into seismic shifts, and more.

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