Last time we met, we discussed Tidal and its partnership with MQA. This time we are going to bring its chief competitor Qobuz into the conversation. Tidal and Qobuz are at present the only services that bring "higher than Redbook CD resolution" music to the listening public. In that elevated sphere, they alone compete. For all you music lovers in the Boston, MA area, these are both excellent high-resolution streaming services.

Over the last two months, Larry Goldberg, Natural Sound’s store manager in the Boston, MA area, gave his personal thoughts on the whys and wherefores of streaming high-end audio and music. This month’s blog delves into the “how we got there and where are we going” aspects of streaming and is by Lewis Dalven, one of NS’s technical experts.

Recent advancements in audio reproduction technology have given rise to a golden age for home audio. One way this trend benefits consumers is advancements in surround sound systems. While surround sound is more commonly found in home theaters, such systems work equally well for listening to music, whether you have a dedicated listening room or not. As centerpieces of a more extensive whole home audio setup, surround sound systems can also improve the atmosphere around your home and set the mood for parties or other events. Today we’ll explain why you want high-performance surround sound for your Boston area home.

As streaming becomes the primary way many people listen to music, wireless Hi-Fi solutions are flooding the market. Finding the right one among the many whole home audio options can be difficult. Every wireless stereo system offers varying degrees of quality and convenience. Rarely do you find one that offers a high degree of both like the speakers, amplifiers, and soundbars from BlueSound do.

This blog highlights some of their flagship products which you can find at our Framingham showroom. Visit us to hear the difference first-hand and take advantage of 10 to 20 percent off on our existing stock and demo models (not including Gen2i models).