listen to hi-res audio on the move
Qobuz Music
French company Qobuz was the first to offer Hi-Res music streaming on Android phones through its Qobuz Sublime service, and this app makes it possible. Qobuz offers a wide range of Hi-Res content – over 20,000 Hi-Res albums, one of the most extensive selections in the world – plus you can create a local music library so you can enjoy Hi-Res tracks while away from a Wi-Fi or mobile connection. £9.99 per month, qobuz.com, Android/iOS
Te chnics Tracks
This music-download service specialises in high-quality lossless audio, selling a wide selection of tracks in FLAC format from 16-bit 44kHz (CD quality) up to 24-bit 192kHz, as well as the new MQA format. It’s not limited to fuddyduddy genres either, with recent Hi-Res albums from Zayn and Gwen Stefani popping up on the home page. Free, tracks.technics. com, Android/iOS
Onkyo HF Player
Onkyo’s app not only enables playback of Hi-Res Audio files on any compatible mobile phone, but also features a 16,000-band equaliser that gives you precise control over how the music sounds – including EQ presets designed by respected musicians specifically for Onkyo. It supports FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF and DSD. Free (£5.58 for HD Player Unlocker to enable Hi-Res USB output from Android devices), uk.onkyo.com, Android/iOS
HD Tracks
Not an app, but a website that sells the world’s largest collection of Hi-Res Audio files. It’s partnered with all the major music-industry players to bring you a vast catalogue of albums – all you need to do is buy them, shove them on your Hi-Res player or compatible smartphone, and get listening. Files are pricier than regular music downloads, but the quality’s top-notch. Prices vary, hdtracks.co.uk