Aqua Acoustic Quality is proud to announce the release of the new Qobuz Connect module for the LinQ Network Interface. This addition expands the LinQ’s modular ecosystem, offering audiophiles a seamless, high-performance gateway to the world’s premier high-resolution streaming service, renowned for its uncompromising sound quality.
Qobuz is widely recognized as the gold standard for high-fidelity streaming, by integrating Qobuz Connect, the LinQ ensures that this unrivaled sonic excellence is preserved from the digital library to the listener’s ear.
The Purest Path to High-Resolution Audio
Qobuz Connect allows users to stream their favorite music directly from the native Qobuz app (iOS, Android, Windows, and MacOS) to the Aqua LinQ. By establishing a direct link between Qobuz’s servers and the hardware, it ensures a bit-perfect transmission in High-Resolution up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
Engineered for “Acoustic Quality”
In keeping with Aqua’s philosophy, the Qobuz Connect module was developed in-house to meet the most rigorous “Acoustic Quality” standards. Rather than using off-the-shelf solutions, Aqua has engineered a dedicated hardware board for the LinQ’s modular slots, featuring purpose-optimized electronics:
- Ultra-Low Latency: 32-bit Programmable Real-Time Units (PRU) running a specialized, audiophile-grade kernel.
- Zero Jitter Architecture: Dual high-precision clock oscillators and digital logic based on a modern FPGA.
- Pure Power: Dedicated voltage regulators to eliminate any potential interference or electrical noise.
- Galvanic Isolation: The internal LinQ LAN Switch (custom-developed by Aqua) feeds the module, while digital outputs are galvanically isolated via signal transformers.
Future-Proof Modularity
The introduction of the Qobuz Connect module reaffirms the validity of the LinQ’s modular architecture. Designed to evolve alongside streaming technology, the LinQ ensures that Aqua owners can always access the latest digital innovations.
