Exact Audio Quality from Apple Music

  • 25 February 2023
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Hi,

Does anyone know exactly what audio quality is played when streaming from Apple Music? I know it isn’t lossless (24-bit) but is it 16-bit? 

Also, any difference streaming via S2 app vs AirPlay? S2 app seems better to me but that might not be real. 

Thanks!


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Last I checked, playing Apple Music directly from the Sonos app streams at 256 kbps AAC. And, as far as I know, AirPlay 2 is about the same quality.

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My Windows app shows the stream details, and Apple Music streams @ 16-bit 44.1kHz. No details are shown for Airplay so cannot compare.

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