Cheers guys - that's the kind of replies I was hoping for!

Interesting Jeff re difficulty in noticing quality differences between streaming services - I'm glad you mentioned this as this was my main concern. It makes sense what you say. Thank you

I forgot to mention - recently just installed an Apple TV 4K onto my BV11 and liked the idea that the ATV now has a Apple Music App. Sorry to mention sound quality again.. but would the sound quality be better through the ATV Music app (obviously the using Apple Music Streaming Service) than with say Spotify > Airplay > BV11? I should also note my BV11 is connected to a pair of Beolab 9's which I think are a great speaker so eager to get the most out of them!

Spotify's Gapless Playback is cool. I can't believe the other MSS don't offer this, yet!

I tried the in-built Deezer when I first got my BV11. It was sooooo slowwwww. So won't be going Deezer. It's still a toss up between AM and Spot - luckily both are the same price for family sharing. 

Thanks again everyone!

I wouldn't worry too much about sound quality between the various streaming services.

There are some with a very sensitive ear who find small differences between a good stream and a CD - for some music i know very well, i do find the CD can be a touch richer, but on balance the stream is still very good. For the 30-50 records that in that category, i have a vinyl version if i really want a serious listen / more focussed experience. 

By and large the other posters are correct, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer are pretty much exactly the same re quality. I use Tidal Hifi/Masters for the record - even though that's more for mobile purposes / laptop listening with headphones, their Apple tv app is pretty good.

Deezer don't have a native Apple TV app.

Beyond sound quality, consider how you are going to stream - using a native Apple TV app primarily, or using an iOS device?

I ask because while Apple Music, Tidal, and i assume Spotify have native Apple TV apps, navigating, searching and choosing music is still a bit clunky on the TV / Apple TV.

Anyway, just my thoughts - usability / convenience can be just as important as quality, especially as the streams are of similar standard.

Only you know how sensitive (over sensitive?!? like me!) you are.

Hi,

I use Deezer Hifi with my Eclipse. The sound is very good. I have tried SPOTIFY connect also with Eclipse but the sound is rubbish.

So if You want best sound quality (and I can hear the difference) then use Deezer Hifi Or Tidal Hifi. I think it is very convenient using the B&O app for everything when using Deezer Hifi.

Best Regards

Martin

Many older albums on deezer are lossyfiles.

LR2015 wrote:

I forgot to mention - recently just installed an Apple TV 4K onto my BV11 and liked the idea that the ATV now has a Apple Music App. Sorry to mention sound quality again.. but would the sound quality be better through the ATV Music app (obviously the using Apple Music Streaming Service) than with say Spotify > Airplay > BV11? I should also note my BV11 is connected to a pair of Beolab 9's which I think are a great speaker so eager to get the most out of them!

If you have no other B&O/NL devices it all should come down to which UI you like most - unless you are like Martin and would claim to hear a difference between a 360 stream and a losless.

You will have to use AirPlay from the app /the service in favour.

However, if you have (or plan to have) an NL device in the setup, you should try Deezer (and do try out the loslees version too to be sure) - that could make things easier.

There should be no problem in trying out these different options, since you can test for free.

As noted, I went for - and stick to - Spotify Premium....but I never AirPlay (to my ATV’s) from there anyway, I use the Connect feature in my NL devices.

From there i simply joun in on my BV’s.....where my speakers are connected.

Try it out for yourself - then you will know, which one fits you (and the family) best.

MM

LR2015 wrote:

Spotify's Gapless Playback is cool. I can't believe the other MSS don't offer this, yet!

Apple Music definitely has gapless playback.

Sandyb wrote:

Beyond sound quality, consider how you are going to stream - using a native Apple TV app primarily, or using an iOS device?

I ask because while Apple Music, Tidal, and i assume Spotify have native Apple TV apps, navigating, searching and choosing music is still a bit clunky on the TV / Apple TV.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for reply Sandy. I don't think Spotify has an ATV app yet. On the BV11 (with ATV & BL9's) I would probably use / try the Apple Music app within the ATV. If i buy a separate wireless speaker (like a BS1/2 Edge etc) then I presume I would have to stream via Airplay from my iPhone SE.

Millemissen wrote:

If you have no other B&O/NL devices it all should come down to which UI you like most - unless you are like Martin and would claim to hear a difference between a 360 stream and a losless.

You will have to use AirPlay from the app /the service in favour.

However, if you have (or plan to have) an NL device in the setup, you should try Deezer (and do try out the loslees version too to be sure) - that could make things easier.

There should be no problem in trying out these different options, since you can test for free.

As noted, I went for - and stick to - Spotify Premium....but I never AirPlay (to my ATV’s) from there anyway, I use the Connect feature in my NL devices.

From there i simply joun in on my BV’s.....where my speakers are connected.

 

Try it out for yourself - then you will know, which one fits you (and the family) best.

 

MM

Thanks MM. What's a 'NL' out of interest? Also, is 'Connect' an alternative to AirPlay? 

Cheers guys... bear with me... I'm learning 😁