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I currently subscribe to Apple Music, having previously used Deezer. I have ordered a Beosound Moment & it seems Deezer is the preferred service, although I seemed to think Spotify would also integrate with B&O sound and TV systems.
Anyone had experience with Spotify with the Moment?
Hello - The Moment is not Spotify-aware.
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I too swapped to Deezer because of my B&O obsession. I like it quite a bit, the music recommendation is brilliant (guessing that along with their European routes are why B&O like them). Haven't used Spotify for almost a year but found it's recommendations rubbish. It is weird Moment doesn't have Spotify Connect though - it is great how it treats the Spotify App on your phone as a remote essentially.
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Thanks for the replies. I'd have liked to have kept Apple Music, but looks like I may have to go Deezer. Deezer does integrate well with iTunes on my Mac, so it's not all bad.
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It does beg the question why B&O chose Deezer as it's partner for streaming music?
Cornishblue:It does beg the question why B&O chose Deezer as it's partner for streaming music?
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I didn't realise Spotify has an exclusive deal with Sonos. Spot on re Apple. They don't need to promote its service through a third party.
I bought Moment in January this year. The salesperson told me to open a Deezer account and enjoy the first month free of charge as a trial period first before activating the complimentary 12-month Deezer subscription. But when I tried to activate the complimentary subscription I realized that it's only valid to 31 Dec 15! When I contacted the B&O shop where I bought the Moment, the staff told me to contact Deezer directly as they could do nothing about it. I feel that as this 12-month free subscription is offered by B&O to its customers, it should be B&O who should sort it out with Deezer and not tell the customer to do it himself.
Anyway, I didn't pursue this matter further as, after using it for a month, Deezer is just not my favourite. I'm currently a subscriber of both Apple Music and Spotify, they both offer a huge catalogue of international music. Deezer, in comparison, seems to be having a smaller collection and fewer latest music as the other two streaming services.
Chris Hassell:When using Apple Music through the essence it goes through the mobile device though right? Deezer is built in so I find it better. Or am I wrong, does Apple Music start simply from the Essence Remote without needing to do anything on the phone/tablet?
No, you are correct. When using Apple Music on Essence, it goes through the mobile device. You send over Airplay or Bluetooth to Essence.
Hiort:No, you are correct. When using Apple Music on Essence, it goes through the mobile device. You send over Airplay or Bluetooth to Essence.
elephant: Correct. However seeing that Sonos have integrated Apple Music just like B&O did for Deezer and sort of for Spotify (B&O use the Spotify connect app approach for at least the Essence) we know it could be done properly ... if B&O are prepared to invest eg Sonos had five developers at last year's Apple WW Developer Conference
Correct. However seeing that Sonos have integrated Apple Music just like B&O did for Deezer and sort of for Spotify (B&O use the Spotify connect app approach for at least the Essence) we know it could be done properly ... if B&O are prepared to invest eg Sonos had five developers at last year's Apple WW Developer Conference
Yes, It´s doable. But it requires some investment as you say. Let´s hope B&O take the plunge to support Apple Music on Moment and Essence. Guess it must be easier on Essence, since there is no GUI required.
I'd be more interessed in using Spotify for multiroom.
MM
There is a tv - and there is a BV
MW and PP aren't specific functions of Deezer.
They would work with (I guess) any streaming service, as well as they work with your own collection/NAS.
It may be easier with Deezer, because they seem more cooperative.
Personally I'd go for Deezer, if I had a Moment (you don't use the Deezer interface there).
But since I am an Essence-guy (no MW and PP), I prefer Spotify.
I simply find the interface better and can use the Connect feature with other devices as well.
Still, having Deezer with the Essence gives you more options for multiroom playing.
Momentarily I use both. Deezer came discounted with my mobile service - and I have and have gone used to Spotify for years.
Anyway - music listening is for me nowadays much cheaper than when I had to buy cd's....and makes much more fun :-)
I wouldn't know which one to ditch ;-(
paolomariano:Tidal forever! As far as I know it is the only one offering non-compressed music streaming
No, Qobuz also streams non-compressed. And they have a much larger catalogue of jazz and classical. But admittedly maybe not available everywhere.
As far as I am concerned: Qobuz forever :-)
Chris Hassell: Surely to MM's point though this means MoodWheel and PatternPlay don't work with Apple Music, and not Spotify either from what I can tell from the B&O site.
Surely to MM's point though this means MoodWheel and PatternPlay don't work with Apple Music, and not Spotify either from what I can tell from the B&O site.
Yep. MoodWheel and PatternPlay only take your DLNA source and Deezer into account.
I love Spotify and I love to enjoy Spotify Music with different devices with my TuneFab Spotify Music Converter. So far so good, I love it!
As far as I know has the Moment Spotify Connect in it's official latest release.
This doesn't work when your setup contains a NL-ML converter. Probably a multiroom-issue.
WilliamsSmith: I love Spotify and I love to enjoy Spotify Music with different devices with my TuneFab Spotify Music Converter. So far so good, I love it!
What is your point with referring to TuneFab? The OP asked what music service is preferable for use with a Beosound Moment.
It is in my view Deezer HiFi. Not because I prefer this service, but all functions on the Moment are best and easiest to work with this service.
"Believe nothing you read and only half of what you see, let your ears tell you the truth."
The Moment gives you the option to subscribe to Deezer Hifi. Also a non-compressed (CD quality) service.
Chris:What is your point with referring to TuneFab?