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  • #1

    Apple to Buy Tidal ?

    Hmm, more ALAC file streaming coming soon?
    http://www.audiostream.com/content/a...cquiring-tidal
    Tags: apple, tidal
  • #2
    Ah common I hate apple a real one way no other way company. My hope is the sound quality remains and I thought they owned hirez files but will not stream them or sell them. So now what will happen ?
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    • #3
      Hopefully its a seamless integration into their Music program. As long as the integration with Roon remains, or improves I'll be happy.
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      • #4
        I don't see anything good coming from it. Consolidation and monopolization. Fewer choices in service.

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        • cpp
          #4.1
          cpp commented
          07-03-2016, 03:05 PM
          Editing a comment
          I agree nothing good could come from this. Apple with their big bank account could very well wipe out Tidal all together, just because it's there.
      • #5
        Originally posted by Beaur View Post
        Hopefully its a seamless integration into their Music program. As long as the integration with Roon remains, or improves I'll be happy.
        After reading about Apple deleting local files with their Apple Music subscription, I certainly hope they avoid that feature with Tidal!
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        • #6
          My experience with Apple Music seems to be different than many. I had about 1000 CDs on my HD in iTunes at full resolution when I decided to join Apple Music. The service looked at my library and replicated the music it recognized into the cloud. Never touched my existing files. I ultimately decided Tidal was the way to go without Roon but am cautiously optimistic about the purchase as Apple may allow me to use my library on more portable devices (Tidal limits you to 3).
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          2. Schick 12"
          3. Abis SA-1
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          PhonoPre: AprilSound LR, EMIA Strain Gauge, EMIA silver SUT
          CD: Wadia 860x
          Server: Innuos Zen Mini Mk3
          DAC: Computer Audio Design 1543 Mk2
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          Speaker: Pioneer PAX-30C

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          • #7
            The real rumor-and one that makes immensely more sense (and this comes from an industry insider) is that Apple is extremely interested in MQA. Yes Apple talked to Tidal. Doing their due diligence as any company might. But watch out for MQA. You heard it hear first.
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            • #8
              or Tidal AND MQA
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              • #9
                If I was betting on horses, it would be MQA by a couple of lengths.
                Myles B. Astor, PhD, Administrator
                Senior Editor, Positive-Feedback.com
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                -Goldmund Telos 440 and 1000 Nextgen mono amps
                -Goldmund Mimesis 37S Nextgen preamplifier
                -Doshi EVO and Goldmund PH3.8 phonostage
                -VPI Vanquish direct-drive turntable
                -VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy dual pivot tonearm, VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy gimballed and SAT LM-12 arm
                -Lyra Atlas SL Lambda, vdh Colibri Master Signature, Mutech Hayabusa,
                -Technics RS1506 with Flux Magnetic heads, Doshi V3.0 tape stage (balanced)
                -Assorted cables including Skogrand, Kubala-Sosna, Audience FrontRow; Audience FrontRow, Genesis Advanced Technologies , Goldmund and Ensemble Power Cords
                -Accessories including Stillpoint Aperture panels, Cathedral Sound panels, Furutech NCF Nano AC receptacles; Silver Circle Tchaik 6 PLC, Symposium ISIS and SRA Craz 3 racks, Audiodharma Cable Cooker, Symposium Ultra and assorted SRA OHIO Class 2.3+ platforms.

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                • #10
                  Yeah, but Tidal and MQA are meant for each other and if someone could acquire both it would be a goldmine, err, I mean it would generate a strong cash flow.
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                  • #11
                    What would Apple gain from acquiring Tidal? Don't they already to have access to the titles? They would have to get MQA encoded files either way. Unless I am missing something.
                    Myles B. Astor, PhD, Administrator
                    Senior Editor, Positive-Feedback.com
                    ________________________________________

                    -Zellaton Plural Evo speakers
                    -Goldmund Telos 440 and 1000 Nextgen mono amps
                    -Goldmund Mimesis 37S Nextgen preamplifier
                    -Doshi EVO and Goldmund PH3.8 phonostage
                    -VPI Vanquish direct-drive turntable
                    -VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy dual pivot tonearm, VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy gimballed and SAT LM-12 arm
                    -Lyra Atlas SL Lambda, vdh Colibri Master Signature, Mutech Hayabusa,
                    -Technics RS1506 with Flux Magnetic heads, Doshi V3.0 tape stage (balanced)
                    -Assorted cables including Skogrand, Kubala-Sosna, Audience FrontRow; Audience FrontRow, Genesis Advanced Technologies , Goldmund and Ensemble Power Cords
                    -Accessories including Stillpoint Aperture panels, Cathedral Sound panels, Furutech NCF Nano AC receptacles; Silver Circle Tchaik 6 PLC, Symposium ISIS and SRA Craz 3 racks, Audiodharma Cable Cooker, Symposium Ultra and assorted SRA OHIO Class 2.3+ platforms.

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                    • #12
                      Originally posted by MylesBAstor View Post
                      What would Apple gain from acquiring Tidal? Don't they already to have access to the titles? They would have to get MQA encoded files either way. Unless I am missing something.
                      Well they would get access to the tech platform for hires,streaming and an already primed customer base.
                      Turntable: - 1. Fairchild 750/OMA slate plinth
                      2. Analog Engineering AE-2008 MinusK support.
                      Tonearm: 1. Schroder Custom
                      2. Schick 12"
                      3. Abis SA-1
                      Cartridge: Miyajima Kansui and Premium BE Mono
                      PhonoPre: AprilSound LR, EMIA Strain Gauge, EMIA silver SUT
                      CD: Wadia 860x
                      Server: Innuos Zen Mini Mk3
                      DAC: Computer Audio Design 1543 Mk2
                      Preamp: Bent Audio TAP-X w silver autoformers
                      Amplifier: AprilSound SET50 monoblocks
                      Speaker: Pioneer PAX-30C
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                      • #13
                        Originally posted by MylesBAstor View Post
                        If I was betting on horses, it would be MQA by a couple of lengths.
                        Assuming the Meridian wants to sell MQA.
                        After they sold MLP to Dolby, MQA offers Meridian another chance to get regular licensing royalty revenues once again.

                        Either way, a non event here. Still unimpressed by the sound of MQA.
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                        • #14
                          Originally posted by bmoura View Post

                          Assuming the Meridian wants to sell MQA.
                          After they sold MLP to Dolby, MQA offers Meridian another chance to get regular licensing royalty revenues once again.

                          Either way, a non event here. Still unimpressed by the sound of MQA.
                          A billion from Apple might change their minds.
                          Myles B. Astor, PhD, Administrator
                          Senior Editor, Positive-Feedback.com
                          ________________________________________

                          -Zellaton Plural Evo speakers
                          -Goldmund Telos 440 and 1000 Nextgen mono amps
                          -Goldmund Mimesis 37S Nextgen preamplifier
                          -Doshi EVO and Goldmund PH3.8 phonostage
                          -VPI Vanquish direct-drive turntable
                          -VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy dual pivot tonearm, VPI 12-inch 3D Fat Boy gimballed and SAT LM-12 arm
                          -Lyra Atlas SL Lambda, vdh Colibri Master Signature, Mutech Hayabusa,
                          -Technics RS1506 with Flux Magnetic heads, Doshi V3.0 tape stage (balanced)
                          -Assorted cables including Skogrand, Kubala-Sosna, Audience FrontRow; Audience FrontRow, Genesis Advanced Technologies , Goldmund and Ensemble Power Cords
                          -Accessories including Stillpoint Aperture panels, Cathedral Sound panels, Furutech NCF Nano AC receptacles; Silver Circle Tchaik 6 PLC, Symposium ISIS and SRA Craz 3 racks, Audiodharma Cable Cooker, Symposium Ultra and assorted SRA OHIO Class 2.3+ platforms.

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