TIDAL dumps MQA and 360 Reality Audio
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TIDAL dumps MQA and 360 Reality Audio

TIDAL dumps MQA and 360 Reality Audio effective from the 24th July and will replace all its MQA content with FLAC format files for all its streaming apps. In a statement released yesterday the streamer said, “For stereo sound, FLAC was chosen as the format we’ll support going forward because it is open source—meaning any artist can deliver their music in high quality directly to TIDAL without the involvement of a third party. This makes […]

TIDAL is now available in the UAE
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TIDAL is now available in the UAE

TIDAL is now available in the UAE making it the first time the streaming platform will be available in the region. TIDAL offers two listening options for fans to choose from: TIDAL HiFi, and TIDAL HiFi Plus. Subscribers have access to the same catalogue of over 80 million songs and expertly curated playlists but with varying features. TIDAL HiFi: At $5.50/month, this tier offers interruption-free access to CD Quality audio. With TIDAL HiFi, members can connect TIDAL to […]

5 David Bowie albums remixed in 360 Reality Audio
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5 David Bowie albums remixed in 360 Reality Audio

5 David Bowie albums remixed in 360 Reality Audio for Bowie 75 – an extended celebration of David Bowie’s 75th birthday on 8th January 2022. The content is the latest David Bowie music to be mixed in 360 Reality Audio, following Space Oddity, which is currently available on 360 Reality Audio supported streaming platforms. Longtime Bowie producer Tony Visconti crafted 360 Reality Audio mixes of Heathen, Reality, A Reality Tour (Live), The Next Day, and ★ (pronounced “Blackstar”). The albums will be available for streaming in 360 Reality Audio beginning 21st […]

TIDAL offers 3 month trial of HiFi plan for £1
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TIDAL offers 3 month trial of HiFi plan for £1

TIDAL offers 3 month trial of its HiFi plan for £1 for both Individual and Family subscriptions for new TIDAL users only. For users wanting to trial the HiFi Plus plan this set you back £2 for both Individual and Family subscriptions. After the promotional period, you continue to listen for £9.99/month for a HiFi subscription or £19.99/month for a HiFi Plus subscription. The promotion is for new TIDAL users only and can only be […]

Deezer releases new spatial audio playlist
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Deezer releases new spatial audio playlist

Deezer releases new spatial audio playlist featuring the world’s biggest artists in Sony 360 Reality Audio. Deezer is bringing live performances to life with its new ‘360 Sessions’ with global megastars like Dua Lipa, Anne-Marie, Circa Waves and others. Using Sony’s 360 object-based spatial audio technology, the 28 track playlist provides a unique immersive experience. This means everything from the track – including vocals, individual instruments and even a live audience can be heard as if they […]

Spinnin’ Records releases a new Deezer playlist for 2021
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Spinnin’ Records releases a new Deezer playlist for 2021

Spinnin’ Records releases a new Deezer playlist for 2021 on 360 by Deezer, featuring a brand-new track list and an exclusive collaboration with Gabry Ponte. In 2020 Spinnin’ Records introduced a unique 3D audio playlist of 50+ tracks in 360 Reality Audio, a new immersive music experience utilizing Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound technology. The collaboration encapsulated an immersive experience of over 50 dance tracks from the likes of Mike Williams and Mesto. Next to this, […]

Sony introduces 360 Reality Audio wireless speakers (SRS-RA30000 shown here)
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Sony introduces 360 Reality Audio wireless speakers

Sony introduces 360 Reality Audio wireless speakers with new Amazon Music HD streaming capabilities. From the 6th April 2021 in North America, Sony’s SRS-RA5000 and SRS-RA3000 speakers can now stream Amazon Music HD using Alexa Cast. This subscription plan offers 70 million songs available in High Definition (CD Quality 16-bit lossless FLAC), over five million songs in Ultra HD (HiRes 24-bit lossless FLAC), and a growing catalogue of 3D Audio, which includes 360 Reality Audio content. Introduced in […]