The well-known audiophile music playback software JPLAY has added new features once again — including integration of a new hi-res streaming service.
JPLAY today announced the integration of HIGHRESAUDIO (HRA). This expands JPLAY’s in-app streaming offering to three services: TIDAL, Qobuz and now HIGHRESAUDIO, alongside support for local music libraries. The new integration is available immediately in the latest version of the JPLAY app.
With HIGHRESAUDIO integrated into JPLAY, audiophiles gain access to a streaming service fully focused on studio-quality, lossless playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz, including fully analysed and verified 24-bit Studio Masters. HIGHRESAUDIO is known for its strict quality standards and a catalogue curated for listeners who prioritise authenticity and sound fidelity, featuring curated playlists, album descriptions and artist biographies.
Key benefits for JPLAY users
According to the software developers, the main advantages are:
- Three streaming services in one audiophile interface
HIGHRESAUDIO joins TIDAL and Qobuz within JPLAY, making multiple catalogues and your local library easily accessible from a single app. - True hi-res, lossless playback
Stream music in lossless quality up to 24-bit/192 kHz and enjoy verified high-resolution releases. - Editorial music discovery for enthusiasts
HIGHRESAUDIO offers curated playlists and recommended albums. Within JPLAY, users can follow these directly from the home screen. - Your purchases available anywhere via HIGHRESAUDIO VirtualVault
JPLAY users can access albums purchased from HIGHRESAUDIO through VirtualVault. These albums can be downloaded directly to the device running the JPLAY app for local playback, ensuring access to owned music anywhere.
About HIGHRESAUDIO
HIGHRESAUDIO is a music platform dedicated exclusively to high-resolution 24-bit downloads and subscription-based streaming, offering recordings at the highest possible sample rates across all music genres. With more than one million tracks available, HIGHRESAUDIO provides a broad catalogue for hi-fi enthusiasts and music lovers who value sound quality. The platform was founded in Germany by a team of experienced, visionary and passionate music experts and studio engineers. They leverage technological advances in the music industry to deliver an authentic listening experience. In addition, HIGHRESAUDIO develops innovative services and applications, creating new business models and opportunities for artists, labels and manufacturers of digital audio products.
HIGHRESAUDIO availability
HRA streaming is available in multiple European countries, including:
Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Greece, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, Croatia, Luxembourg, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, the Czech Republic, Norway and Switzerland.
(Availability may vary by country and licensing.)
Strengthening JPLAY’s position in audiophile streaming control
“By adding HIGHRESAUDIO, JPLAY continues to expand a platform built for demanding listeners: a fast, elegant control app that brings multiple high‑quality catalogs together and supports a wide range of hi‑fi streamers and network DACs. This integration is another major step in JPLAY’s roadmap to deliver the most complete, best‑sounding, and most enjoyable music experience on iOS.” the announcement states.
Getting started
The HIGHRESAUDIO integration is available now in the latest version of JPLAY. Update the app, sign in with your HIGHRESAUDIO account and start streaming. A HIGHRESAUDIO subscription is required to access streaming content.
Pricing and availability
JPLAY offers flexible subscription options. A yearly subscription costs $49 and provides full access to all features and updates. New users can try JPLAY free for two weeks. For those who prefer a one-time purchase, a JPLAY Lifetime licence is available for $199, with a special upgrade price of $149 for existing subscribers.
The JPLAY app is available in 15 languages.
More information can be found on the software’s website.