[FFBookman]

• Tidal
• Apple/Beats
• Amazon
• Google
• CDBaby
• Bandcamp
• TuneCore
• Other

 
and what file format will it be?
 

1. A - FLAC (PCM)
2. B - ALAC (PCM)
3. C - MQA (MQA)
4. D - WAV (PCM)
5. E - DSD (DSD)
6. F - Other

 
 
For this discussion let's consider anything over 16/44 hi-res. This includes 24/44 and 24/48 lossless using our current products.
 
MQA claims to be lossy hi-res using their new loss method, and since I've never heard it or been able to study it I'll include it as choice. 
 
 
Follow ups:
 

1. What about DRM? Is copy protection enough to stop full-quality streaming now that bandwidth allows it? 
2. How much would you pay to stream a lossless, best-source possible, music catalog?

 

[FFBookman]

damn, maybe no one?
 
i'd pay for access to the world's music catalog in high-res, but only if my DAP could render it properly.
 
i'd rather own my collection but it would be tempting to have a subscription around for listening tangents.

 

[DarthCh0l0]

Reviving in hopes of not creating new thread.

I want a dedicated streaming player. Thinking of a iPhone SE as burner iPhones sell for 150. Anything cheaper or better for that price?

Going to use with fiio q1 mk2