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Tidal and Qobuz get busted for allegedly passing off worn vinyl rips as high-res audio >

https://www.headphonesty.com/2025/06/tidal-qobuz-busted-vinyl-high-res-audio/

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Tidal and Qobuz Get Busted for Allegedly Passing Off Worn Vinyl Rips as High-Res Audio

More audiophiles are reporting hearing cracks, pops, and surface noise on some “Master” quality streams.

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