Spotify Premium vs Tidal ... opinions?


50's,60,s be-bop jazz, movie themes, vocals, old rock (Cream, Doors, King Crimson)...(newer rock AC DC, Led Zeppelin)

amps... Quicksilver 90 Watt Silver monos, Quicksilver LS preamp

speakers... Fritz prototype stand mounts, ScanSpeak 5" Illuminator mid/bass & ScanSpeak 9700 tweeters, Skylan stands... 12x15 room

dac... Musical Fidelity M1 A

Thanks
zoot45
Philip O’Hanlon Playlists from On Higher Note are highly recommended.  These outstanding playlists were created by Philip from On High Note and are posted on Tidal via a user created playlist.  You can sample the various songs on this link.  Box of Fun is terrific. 


http://onahighernote.com/blog/category/philips-music-talk/philips-playlist/

From the above link, there is a button that allows you to listen to the playlist on Tidal.  Once you are on the Tidal screen, you can immediately log into your Tidal account and make the above playlist a favorite so that it is SAVED to your account. This will enable you to find and play the playlist from your Tidal account.  It is not the best solution but it works.



Thanks for posting that link, @hgeifman  

I look forward to hearing some of those playlists.
I stream Spotify via airplay...hardly hear difference between premium and free. Denon AVR, NHT speakers throughout the house.
I don't really care if 1080p is better than a black and white Magnavox if the only thing in 1080p is Dr Phil.  

Considering the music the OP is looking for I wouldn't worry too much about lossless vs 320k.  Most 50s/60s and classic rock will sound just fine at 320k.  Streaming is about convenience anyhow.  While I do find Tidal better sounding that Spotify or AM, their weak catalog is not worth the cost.  I end up using apple music to discover new music and then purchasing a lossless version or cd.