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Qobuz, a premium HiFi music streaming service, announces price adjustments effective October 1, 2025, increasing Studio Solo plan to €15.99 monthly.
The platform offers over 100 million songs in CD-quality audio, alongside High-Resolution Audio files for streaming and purchase.
Qobuz introduces new features, such as the Connect function, and maintains transparency with artist compensation, contributing to price changes.
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