Lossless audio is the first step toward audio nirvana. But what is it, does it really make a difference, and how can you get ...

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We’ve been hearing a lot about lossless audio lately. Apple Music says it has it. So does Amazon Music. Tidal and Qobuz have it too, but Spotify doesn’t. (Yet. Or still.) Is lossless audio a big deal?

Lossless formats like ALAC and FLAC grab headlines, but AAC is the best audio format for most everyday listeners.

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