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96 vs 192 kHz sample rate makes a difference in file size and hence the buffer duration, but the bit depth (24) is probably more important for hires. Roon shows all available versions to choose from, with the (claimed) resolution info. The Naim app should show the bit depth and sample rate, no? Maybe only in the Now Playing screen.

Streaming CD quality (wav) from a NAS - buffer holds 29 seconds of music. Tidal playing MP3 quality - buffer holds 92 seconds of music. (My sbt isn’t able to play tidal hi res streams at high res). Tidal playing Hires quality - buffer holds 44 seconds of music. Tidal playing CD quality (flac) - buffer holds 36 seconds of music. Streaming CD quality from qobuz - buffer holds 38 seconds of music Ndac hires not light lit – buffer holds 26 seconds of music. Ndac hires light lit – buffer holds 15 seconds of music. The difference is confirmed by pulling the network cable while streaming music from qobuz. I use an Ndac which illuminates a light on the facia when it is playing hi res I would say most of the albums that are labelled hi res by qobuz do not illuminate the light. With regards to qobuz hires, some streams are higher resolution than others. After a week I cancelled the tidal as in my system it doesn’t sound as good as Qobuz. A couple of years ago I changed from tidal to qobuz because I found I preferred the sound of Qobuz.Ī couple of months ago I took the tidal offer of £2/month to compare them again.

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