9 Best Hi-Fi Music Streaming Services of 2026

Qobuz is the service that most closely matches what audiophiles ask for. Every Studio plan streams lossless FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz, Qobuz says it has over 100 million tracks, and it pairs the music with original editorial content such as album reviews and interviews. Solo costs $12.99 a month without commitment or $129.99 a year, which works out to $10.83 a month. Duo and Family plans cover two and six people in the same household, and the student plan is $4.99. The Sublime tier, from $14.99 a month on annual billing, adds discounts of up to 60% on hi-res purchases from the Qobuz store, which suits listeners who still want to own files. Qobuz Connect lets supported hi-fi gear play directly from the app. The tradeoffs are that playlists and algorithmic discovery are thinner than on the big mass-market apps, and you need a DAC or streamer to hear the higher sample rates. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Apple Music is the easiest way into lossless for anyone already on Apple devices. Apple says its entire catalog of more than 100 million songs is available in lossless: Lossless covers files up to 48 kHz and Hi-Res Lossless covers 48 kHz to 192 kHz. Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos is included, and so is the separate Apple Music Classical app, which is why we did not list Classical on its own. Individual costs $11.99 a month with the first month free for new subscribers, Student is $6.99 and Family is $19.99. Apple's support pages set the limits: Hi-Res Lossless requires external equipment such as a USB DAC on most iPhones, iPads and Macs, though 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models play up to 96 kHz natively, and on Apple TV it needs a third-generation Apple TV 4K or later. Lossless also needs a wired connection or built-in speakers. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Tidal gives hi-res fans most of what Qobuz offers for $1 less a month. Its Max setting streams lossless audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz in HiRes FLAC, the High setting delivers 16-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC, and Dolby Atmos is supported for spatial mixes. Tidal says it delivers over 180 million songs. The app shows the bit depth, sample rate and format of the track playing, which helps when you are checking a DAC chain. Individual costs $11.99 a month, Family is $19.99 for up to six members and Student is $6.99. DJ Individual at $19.99 adds DJ software integration. Two caveats come from Tidal's own help pages: Max does not guarantee hi-res, because the file depends on what the artist delivered, and HiRes FLAC is available on iOS, Android, desktop, web and only select partner devices. Chromecast falls back to High when the device does not support HiRes FLAC. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Amazon Music Unlimited matches the specialists on paper. Amazon's help pages list HD at up to 850 kbps and 16-bit/44.1 kHz, and Ultra HD as hi-res lossless at up to 3730 kbps and 24-bit/192 kHz, with Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio for spatial mixes. Amazon says HD, Ultra HD and spatial audio come at no extra cost on Unlimited. The plan covers 100 million songs ad-free and now includes one Audible audiobook each month. It costs $12.99 a month, or $11.99 for Prime members, after a 30-day free trial for new subscribers. That makes it a sensible choice for households already built around Prime and Echo speakers, and the only service here that supports both major spatial formats. The downsides are an app that mixes music, podcasts and audiobooks, a higher price for non-Prime customers, and the usual caveat that the delivered quality depends on your device and headphones. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Spotify now belongs on a hi-fi list, with limits. Its support page lists a Lossless setting equivalent up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC on desktop, mobile and tablet for Premium subscribers, and Spotify's Premium page describes sound quality up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz. That is better than CD resolution in bit depth, but it stops at 44.1 kHz, so the 96 kHz and 192 kHz masters on Qobuz, Tidal, Apple Music and Amazon are not available here. The web player streams AAC at 256 kbit/s for Premium. Premium Individual costs $12.99 a month after a free month for people who have not tried Premium before, Duo is $18.99 and Student is $6.99. You also get offline downloads and 15 hours a month of audiobooks. The case for Spotify is the app itself: if your playlists, shared listening and podcasts live there, turning on Lossless gives a real upgrade without a migration. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Presto Music Streaming comes from a UK classical retailer that says it has more than 25 years of experience selling music. The service focuses on classical and jazz, with over 300,000 albums and over 90,000 digital booklets, so you can read the liner notes and libretti that most apps leave out. Audio goes up to 24-bit/192 kHz through Presto's own apps and streamer, several hi-fi integrations, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the team publishes daily recommendations and reviews. There are two plans: Streaming, and Streaming Plus, which adds 10% off Presto purchases and 10% off delivery. Our check from Poland showed prices in zloty, so we marked the USD price pending and scored value conservatively. The obvious limit is scope: there is no pop or rock catalog, so most listeners would pair Presto with a general service. For dedicated classical listeners who want hi-res and documentation together, it is a strong niche pick. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Deezer folds lossless into its regular Premium plan. Its plan page describes listening to FLAC music in High Fidelity sound, and its features page calls High Fidelity a top benefit for paying subscribers. Unlike Qobuz, Tidal, Apple Music and Amazon, Deezer does not describe a hi-res tier above that on the pages we checked, so we scored its audio features below the 24-bit services. Where Deezer stands out is the app: Flow builds an infinite personal mix, a transfer tool imports playlists from other services, and Deezer labels tracks it detects as AI-generated. It also uses an Artist-Centric Payment System for royalties. Premium comes with a one-month free trial and Deezer reminds you seven days before it ends. Our check from Poland showed zloty prices only, so the USD price is pending and we scored value conservatively. Deezer suits listeners who want lossless and good recommendations more than maximum resolution. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

nugs fills a gap the big services leave open: official live recordings. It offers tens of thousands of official concerts and exclusive livestreams from artists such as Billy Strings, Bruce Springsteen, Metallica, Pearl Jam and Dead & Company. The base nugs plan, at $14.99 a month, streams official concert audio in MP3 and AAC, so audiophiles need nugs Hi-Res at $24.99 a month or $249.99 a year. Hi-Res adds lossless audio and 4K video when available, plus support for MQA and 360 Reality Audio on select shows and 20% off purchases at nugs.net. Livestreams play on Roku, Android TV, Fire TV, Apple TV, mobile apps and the web player. Both plans start with a 7-day free trial. Value is the weak spot: Hi-Res costs about twice what Tidal or Apple Music charge, and quality depends on what each show was recorded and released in. For fans who follow a band from tour to tour, there is no real substitute. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

IDAGIO has been built for classical music since 2015, and its main strength is structure. A work, its movements, the composer, conductor, orchestra and soloists stay connected, so you can search by any of them and compare interpretations of the same piece. Premium Audio streams lossless FLAC at 16-bit/44.1 kHz with offline downloads and unlimited skips, and Premium Audio + Video adds full-length concerts, masterclasses and ballet performances. A free tier offers ad-supported radio-mode listening at about 160 kbps, and students get 50% off any plan. IDAGIO also describes a fair-pay model in which your subscription supports the artists you play. The limits for audiophiles are clear: there is no hi-res tier above CD quality, and the catalog covers classical only. Our check showed euro prices, so the USD price is pending and we scored value conservatively. Choose it for how it organizes classical recordings; choose Presto or Qobuz if you want 24-bit files. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.