Hi-Res Audio Online Sites [Audiophile Music Streaming 2022]
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Read where to find high-resolution online music on websites for audiophiles; other audio-streaming services; where to listen to FLAC online and others. Keep reading...
How to listen to online music streaming
These hi-res audio online streaming services are intended for audiophiles, that look for high-quality music.
With these resources, you can listen to musical tracks on the Internet via computer, mobile phone and other devices.
Dedicated programs or listening on a web-browser page may be provided.
Audio hardware may be integrated with the streaming sites through the equipment vendor applications.
Some services provide offline access when the Internet isn't available.
See details about the availability of aforementioned listening options at the sites from the tables below.
DISCLAIMER: File formats and other details in the tables were at the sites when this article was published. It can be non-correct, incomplete, changed, disappear with time. The sites are looking legal in our opinion. But we can't guarantee it. Classification of resources is based on our opinion and may not be a reference for everybody.
It is not advertising or an offer. We are not affiliated with the sites at this page. We are not responsible for the listed resources, their sound quality and others.
Audiophile high-resolution music online streaming
Hi-res online audio sites stream high-resolution music in PCM or DSD format. Free trial may allow you to check sound quality and compatibility with your devices.
| Name | Description | Free trial |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Music | lossless up to 192 kHz | |
| Idagio | Hi-qality audio, lossless classical music | Free with quality limitations |
| High Res Audio | up to 24 bit | Yes |
| Nugs.net | CD-quality music | Yes |
| Primephonic | up to 24 bit | Yes |
| PrimeSeat | PCM, DSD up to 11.2 MHz | Yes |
| Qobuz | up to 192/24, streaming and downloads according purchased plan | Yes |
| Tidal | FLAC streaming 44.1/16, MQA on PC/Mac, web-player, iOS, Android, supported with musical players (details) | Yes |
Online music streaming (others)
| Name | Description | Free trial |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Prime Music | Allow to listen online and offline | Yes |
| Datpiff | Platform for musicians and music discovering | |
| Deezer | Online streaming service. Deezer Premium allow offline listening an FLAC quality. | Yes |
| Google Play Music | Music platform with store. Offline listening is available | Yes |
| Jamendo Music | Platform for musicians and music discovering. Free and paid stuff | Yes |
| Neil Young Archives | Streaming service | |
| Noisetrade | Platform for musicians and music discovering | |
| Nugs.net | Stream live songs and shows | Yes |
|
Play |
Free classical music streaming | |
|
Pri |
Classical music 320kbps mp3 and FLAC | Yes |
| ReverbNation | Platform for musicians and music discovering | |
| SoundCloud | Platform for musicians and music discovering | |
| Spotify | Music platform | |
| Youtube Music | Music video | Yes |
| Яндекс Музыка | Multiplatform music service "Yandex Music". Offline listening is available. Paid and free stuff | |
| Сбер Звук (Sber Zvuk) | Multiplatform music service "Sber Zvuk" CD quality (FLAC) is available |
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Frequently Asked Question
Where can I listen to hi-res music for free? Where can I get hi-res audio files?
See big list of websites where you can listen to hi-res music for free...
Where can I download hi-res songs?
You can download hi-res audio files here:
Is 192kHz better than 96kHz?
Indeed, 192 kHz give more capabilities than 96 kHz to improve sound quality. However, how the audio unit is done make a matter.
Read more...
Is 320kbps hi-res?
320 kbps is bitrate of audio data. "Hi-res" is the audio data's resolution (bit depth and sampling rate).
We don't know what the resolution inside the audio data with given bitrate.
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Is YouTube music a FLAC?
You can upload music to YouTube in FLAC ond other format. But downloading is possible in AAC (up to 256 kbps) on moment of the answer writing.
Read more about audio formats...
Will Spotify get FLAC?
On moment of the answer writing, Spotify doesn't support FLAC. To check actual state see current sound quality...
Is Spotify lossless?
On moment of the answer writing, Spotify doesn't support a lossless formats. To check actual state see current sound quality...
Is Spotify hi-res audio?
On moment of the answer question, Spotify supports AAC codec up to 320 kbit/s. It looks like 16 bit resolution / 44.1 kHz sample rate. To check actual state see current sound quality...
How many kHz is Spotify?
On moment of the answer question, it looks like Spotify provides 16 bit / 44.1 kHz resolution [current state].
Is Tidal better than Spotify?
When answer the question, Tidal provides FLAC [lossless] streaming and Spotify broadcast via AAC [lossy] codec. Technically, FLAC is better than AAC. But, AAC may work at high bitrates. So, actual result depends on certain recording and playback equipment.
Is Deezer better than Spotify?
In the moment of the answer the question, Deezer streams lossless CD quality[*]. Spotify streams in lossy format [*]. CD audio better ;ossy quality technically, but actual result depends on streqmed recording and your sound equipment.
Is Tidal Hi Fi worth it?
Tidel provices high sound quality. To estimate its quality, you can try free trial.
November 30, 2022 updated | since March 22, 2020
