Price differences - high res audio, best deals...

Posted by: Bert Schurink on 20 January 2015

high resolution audio has been a bit of a journey so far. While quality varies, prices vary even more, and sometimes waiting makes sense. The most recent example is now Paul Lewis's new album which I bought last weekend for 17,50 Eoros at high res audio, while Qobuz offered it at a bit under 17 euros and now eclassical has it for less than 13 dollars...., so big differences in prizes - which I think others have also seen. So any suggestions or tricks or last deals are very welcome to be published in this post.

Posted on: 20 January 2015 by EJS
Originally Posted by Bert Schurink:

high resolution audio has been a bit of a journey so far. While quality varies, prices vary even more, and sometimes waiting makes sense. The most recent example is now Paul Lewis's new album which I bought last weekend for 17,50 Eoros at high res audio, while Qobuz offered it at a bit under 17 euros and now eclassical has it for less than 13 dollars...., so big differences in prizes - which I think others have also seen. So any suggestions or tricks or last deals are very welcome to be published in this post.

Eclassical offers high discounts on most new (full price) HM releases, but usually just one at a time. I wouldn't be surprised if the new Anonymous 4 or the latest Mozart installment by Bezuidenhout comes next. Both aren't listed yet.

Posted on: 21 January 2015 by dave4jazz

Bert

 

I'm not really into HiRes music downloads but this site may be useful as it indicates availability and price across a number of regions but from a few searches I've carried out it may not be that comprehensive.

 

http://www.findhdmusic.com/

 

Dave

 

 

Posted on: 21 January 2015 by Aleg

You should definitely check out eclassical on daily basis as they offer newly released HM highres recordings for mp3/redbook prices for a limited period.

 

I always check them and sometimes wait for a certain release to appear.

Very worthwhile

Posted on: 21 January 2015 by Bert Schurink

Great tips, thanks.  So far I have seen also that Qobuz very often has interesting deals with regular prices and special discount.

Posted on: 29 January 2015 by Peet
Originally Posted by dave4jazz:

Bert

 

I'm not really into HiRes music downloads but this site may be useful as it indicates availability and price across a number of regions but from a few searches I've carried out it may not be that comprehensive.

 

http://www.findhdmusic.com/

 

Dave

 

 

Very good site with good search engine. Thanks.

Posted on: 29 January 2015 by David O'Higgins

If you sign up to the daily update email from Findhdmusic, you will get a very comprehensive review of all new titles. The pricing is probably correct at release too, but they don't keep pricing up to date subsequently.

Posted on: 31 January 2015 by Bert Schurink
Originally Posted by David O'Higgins:

If you sign up to the daily update email from Findhdmusic, you will get a very comprehensive review of all new titles. The pricing is probably correct at release too, but they don't keep pricing up to date subsequently.

I have done that, and gives me a great overview what is available...

Posted on: 31 January 2015 by Bruce Woodhouse
Originally Posted by dave4jazz:

Bert

 

I'm not really into HiRes music downloads but this site may be useful as it indicates availability and price across a number of regions but from a few searches I've carried out it may not be that comprehensive.

 

http://www.findhdmusic.com/

 

Dave

 

 

Thanks from me for that too. Good site.