Qobuz now integrates with SONOS in the US giving Qobuz HiFi subscribers access to CD Quality (16bit/44.1 kHz) audio. Most SONOS users will be streaming at MP3 quality (320 kbps) but their SONOS devices are capable of full CD quality. US users who subscribe to Qobuz’s HiFi plan for $19.99/month will be able to stream full CD Quality music and push their SONOS gear to its maximum potential.
SONOS also provide a number of additional ways to stream music as well as their range of wireless speakers that can be networked throughout your home and controlled from a central device such as your computer, tablet, or smartphone,
The SONOS Connect, a hardware music streamer, has an input and output in analogue stereo with volume control. It can be connected directly to an amplifier, but it also has two digital S/PDIF (coaxial and optical) outputs for use with higher end DACs or the one built into your receiver. There is also a the Connectamp, which incorporates a stereo amplifier that can connect to any passive speaker also has a subwoofer output.
Music streaming is controlled by the SONOS Music Control Application which is available for both Mac and Windows desktop computers, as well as mobile devices running Android or iOS systems.
Through the app, users in the US can now control their SONOS speakers with either a Qobuz Hi-Fi subscription in CD Quality or the Qobuz Premium subscription in Standard Quality (320 kbps MP3).
How To Set Up Qobuz on the SONOS App
1. Download and install the most recent version of the SONOS application for your computer, iOS, or Android device, or update the app if you already have it installed on your device.
If you are using a streamer such as the Connect, make sure the firmware on it is up to date – if not, update it to the latest version.
2. After opening the application, select ‘More,’ then ‘Add Music Services’.
2. Select ‘Qobuz,’ and then ‘Add to SONOS’.
3. Then, log in to your Qobuz account. If you have not created a streaming account with us yet, you can do so here as well.
4. You may now stream with Qobuz by selecting the ‘Browse’ section of the SONOS app.
Further details on how to use Qobuz on the SONOS app can be found here.
