Qobuz

About this resource

Qobuz was formed in 2008 as a digital music service intended to connect audio quality with specialist music discovery. Its official mission describes both streaming and purchased downloads, with CD-quality 16-bit/44.1kHz files and higher-resolution offerings. These are two related ways to obtain recordings: a streaming subscription and a store purchase should not be treated as the same form of access. ^{[1] [2]}

Editorial material is a distinguishing part of the service. Qobuz says its recommendations are original texts written by its discographers rather than copied label publicity, and its approach puts particular emphasis on albums. The about page describes selecting new releases across genres while documenting older recordings, creating a route into catalogue music as well as current releases. ^{[1] [2]}

The US download store organises browsing by genre and through selections such as new releases, pre-orders, remastered recordings, Qobuzissime and the Ideal Discography. It also exposes separate high-resolution, DSD and surround categories. Those routes are useful for investigating a particular release or format, but their presence does not mean every album exists in every format or territory. The store and editorial pages provide the most direct entry points for purchase-led discovery, while subscription information should be consulted separately for streaming plans and access terms. ^{[1] [2]}