Music revenue in U.S. sees vinyl sales overtake CD
by Andy Bassett
The annual RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) year end revenue report for 2020 reveals that vinyl has retaken the number 1 spot from CD in the U.S. for the first time since 1986.
Best Music Streaming Trials and Offers During Lockdown
by Andy Bassett
Whatever situation you find yourself in, music is a sure way of enhancing your mood and lifting spirits. We look at some of the best deals available for music streaming services to help get listeners through challenging times.
What is an affordable way to start experiencing Hi-Res music?
by Andy Bassett
AVForums member, wass1985 is looking to take the leap to Hi-Res music. What's the most affordable and practical way to take this step? SACD physical media? Hi-Res streaming service? Help him out in the discussion thread if you can.
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Bowers & Wilkins to release updated Formation Home app in 2020
by Andy Bassett
Bowers & Wilkins has announced plans to release an updated Home app in early 2020 to integrate popular music streaming services into its Formation Suite of speakers.
Closely following Sony’s recent official announcement regarding its immersive, object based 360 Reality Audio format, Deezer has launched a new standalone app to support it.
Sony announces 360 Reality Audio tracks available in Autumn
by Andy Bassett
Sony’s 360 Reality Audio format is now ready for an imminent launch featuring a 1000 tracks from various artists via an initial selection of popular streaming services.
French streaming service Deezer has gone lossless and has the competition in its sights but is it good enough to make you part with your twenty quid a month?
We all listen to music on the move these days, whether its while we're commuting, doing exercise, going on holiday or simply walking the dog. Here is our round-up of the best mobile music streaming services in 2017.