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Alternative to Spotify - Linux client? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 20 hours ago by gigachad@sh.itjust.works to c/linux@programming.dev
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I think about switching from Spotify for a longer time now, but with the recent ICE ads I want to be in solidarity with the people in the US and kick Spotify out.

Now I checked the Quboz app and I am in a test month with Tidal right now - so far Tidal is great on my mobile. However I also need a client for Linux!

I am using spotify-client on Linux Mint and works flawlessly. I know its development is not the main goal of Spotify engineers, but it just works.

Now for Tidal and Quboz it seems to be problematic - only Electron apps without HiFi sound because the chromium engine throttles the quality. How am I supposed to switch from Spotify if I can't use the alternative on Linux? Any advices/experiences?

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[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 2 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I use volumio, it has integration for tidal and qobuz

[–] gigachad@sh.itjust.works 1 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Sounds interesting. If I understood correctly, it's about 5 bucks a month for remote access and tidal/Quboz integration? Also I need to set it up on a server or raspberry pi? Could be a bit overkill for just a music player...

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 1 points 17 hours ago

Mines on a Pi2b with a DAC hat, access through web or android app. I suppse you could add it as a docker image.

It may be overkill for your needs. I like it because I can browse my own music library or, online stream, plus it has a slew of internet radio stations included in the free version (you can custom add others)