Qobuz is a pioneering French digital music streaming and download service founded in 2007 in Paris by Alexandre Leforestier and Yves Riesel, specializing in high-resolution audio quality for music enthusiasts and audiophiles worldwide. Starting as a hi-res download store created by classical music fanatics who felt serious music fans weren't being addressed in the online music space, Qobuz has evolved into a comprehensive streaming service offering over 100 million tracks across all genres. The platform provides exceptional sound quality ranging from MP3 at 320 kbit/s to CD-quality lossless (16-bit/44.1 kHz) and hi-resolution lossless (up to 24-bit/192 kHz), with recent expansion to support DSD and DXD formats. Now available in 25 countries including Europe, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, and Japan, Qobuz distinguishes itself through superior audio fidelity, comprehensive editorial content, and curated musical experiences, establishing itself as the world's leading high-resolution music streaming service for discerning listeners who demand uncompromising sound quality.
Qobuz is a pioneering French digital music streaming and download service founded in 2007 in Paris by Alexandre Leforestier and Yves Riesel, specializing in high-resolution audio quality for music enthusiasts and audiophiles worldwide. Starting as a hi-res download store created by classical music fanatics who felt serious music fans weren't being addressed in the online music space, Qobuz has evolved into a comprehensive streaming service offering over 100 million tracks across all genres. The platform provides exceptional sound quality ranging from MP3 at 320 kbit/s to CD-quality lossless (16-bit/44.1 kHz) and hi-resolution lossless (up to 24-bit/192 kHz), with recent expansion to support DSD and DXD formats. Now available in 25 countries including Europe, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, and Japan, Qobuz distinguishes itself through superior audio fidelity, comprehensive editorial content, and curated musical experiences, establishing itself as the world's leading high-resolution music streaming service for discerning listeners who demand uncompromising sound quality.