Qobuz in Canada
Qobuz's hi-res music streaming service has landed in the Great White North.
Qobuz has launched in Canada, offering its high-quality music service across the ten provinces as part of its international expansion strategy.
Canada is the 26th country to receive Qobuz after Northern Europe, Australia, and New Zealand in 2021 and Latin America in 2022.
The heart of Qobuz is top-notch sound quality. With a lossless streaming catalogue and lossless, downloadable files — i.e. CD quality and high resolution (Hi-Res) — Qobuz is now available to Canada's expanding music market (more than 8% growth in 2022, making it the 8th biggest music market worldwide according to the Global Music Report 2022).
Neil Young, veteran Canadian singer-songwriter and one of the audio world's most influential individuals, stated:
Canada will have the great gift of quality listening when Qobuz opens!
Canadians now have access to Qobuz's Magazine, which offers artist interviews, in-depth articles and a section dedicated to Hi-Fi gear. Qobuz is recognized for the quality of its recommendations and album features. Each week, the editorial team selects an eclectic array of artists and albums, known or emerging, for listeners to (re)discover, and playlists are updated with carefully hand-picked tracks. All musical genres—rock, jazz, classical, pop, R&B, electronic, world, metal, etc.—are honoured, and the catalogue is curated with a human touch.
Qobuz is also a community based on a common passion. Qobuz Club offers audiophiles and music lovers from all over the world a unique place where they can share their musical discoveries and recommendations as well as advice on Hi-Fi equipment.
Georges Fornay, Deputy CEO of Qobuz, told StereoNET:
Qobuz is the only platform in the world to offer unparalleled sound quality (high-resolution music streaming and downloads), coupled with an exclusive cultural magazine with thousands of articles dedicated to music. Qobuz is aimed at a demanding and discerning audience looking for alternatives to the mainstream.
Dan Mackta, Managing Director, Qobuz North America & Northern Europe, added:
The arrival of Qobuz in Canada has been eagerly awaited by audiophiles and dedicated music fans. It is very exciting for us to be able to offer our unique high-quality service across the entirety of North America.
You can try Qobuz for free with monthly subscriptions starting at CA$ 10.83.
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