Hi-Res Streaming Service Qobuz Taking Names for US Beta Waitlist

Qobuz, after a soft U.S. launch at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest in October, said Tuesday it’s registering initial U.S. market beta testers and accepting additional names for the waiting list. The Hi-Res streaming and download service has a track list of over 2 million titles available on Android, iOS and Mac. Pricing starts at $10 per month ($99 annually) for 320 kbps MP3-quality streaming, $20 per month ($200 annually) for 16-bit CD-quality streaming and $25 per month for unlimited Hi-Res streaming along with 40-60 percent discounts on purchases from the Hi-Res download store, it said.