Computer setup
TIDAL on Windows or Mac
Install the official desktop app, select the right audio output, and confirm lossless playback settings.
Install and sign in
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Open the official TIDAL download page and choose Windows or macOS. Avoid third-party desktop installers.
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Install and open TIDAL, choose Log in, and use the exact credentials shown in your AudiophileStream dashboard.
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Play a track through the computer speakers first. This confirms the login before you change audio-device settings.
Set up a DAC or Hi-Fi output
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Connect and power on the USB DAC or audio interface before opening TIDAL, then select it from the app's audio-output settings.
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Choose the highest streaming quality appropriate for your connection. TIDAL does not require a separate subscription tier to select its available lossless quality.
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If Exclusive mode is available and you want bit-perfect playback, enable it only after selecting the correct DAC. It can mute other computer audio.
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Confirm the DAC or receiver indicates a sensible sample rate while a known lossless track is playing. If there is no sound, return to normal shared output and test again.
Downloads and official help
Open the exact resources referenced in this guide.