A growing share of premium subscribers expect lossless and hi-res audio playback. Delivering hi-res files through your distributor unlocks those listening tiers without any extra effort on release day.
Stores that support hi-res in 2026
- Apple Music — lossless ALAC + Dolby Atmos
- Amazon Music HD — FLAC up to 24-bit
- Tidal HiFi Plus — FLAC and MQA
- Qobuz — FLAC up to 192 kHz
- Deezer HiFi — FLAC 16-bit
Why it matters even if “nobody hears the difference”
Independent of whether the average listener can hear a 24-bit vs 16-bit difference, hi-res files signal quality to the platform itself. Some stores prioritize hi-res-tagged tracks in playlist algorithms and editorial decisions.
What you need to deliver
Provide a 24-bit / 48 kHz WAV or FLAC master. Be Musix routes it to all hi-res-capable stores while keeping a standard 16/44 version for everyone else.