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RE: Benchmark DAC2

Posted by AbeCollins on March 14, 2023 at 07:13:56:
"I believe Apple Music player does switch sample rates automatically. In the setting for Apple Music, there are three options I chose. Cellular Streaming-->Hi-Res Lossless. Wi-fi Streaming-->Hi-Res Lossless. Downloads-->Hi-Res Lossless."
This is good with regard to the source material but if you're streaming over Wifi using AirPlay2 from an iPhone I don't think it will truly send 'hi-res' audio greater than "CD Quality" but even so, it should sound pretty good.
The article linked below explains it but I wouldn't be too concerned. Once you get your feet wet with streaming you will discover other methods and streaming services. Only in recent years did Apple decide to stream lossless audio. Prior to that they streamed 256kbps AAC which is much better than MP3 but still lossy.
Tidal and Qobuz are geared more toward audiophiles and have been streaming CD quality lossless and 'hi-res' lossless for quite some time now.
Enjoy!