Presto Music Streaming review

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.

Who it is for

Classical and jazz collectors who want hi-res sound, liner notes and human curation.

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Hi-res audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz
• Over 300,000 classical and jazz albums
• 90,000 digital booklets
• Daily recommendations from its team of experts
• Apps, a dedicated streamer, hi-fi integrations, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 24-bit/192 kHz with a catalog focused on classical and jazz
• Strength: Digital booklets add the liner notes most apps omit
• Strength: Streaming Plus adds 10% off Presto store purchases
• Weakness: Only classical and jazz, so it cannot replace a general service
• Weakness: USD price did not load in our check
• Weakness: Smaller app ecosystem than the big platforms

Key facts

• Top quality: Up to 24-bit/192 kHz
• Catalog: Over 300,000 classical and jazz albums
• Booklets: Over 90,000 digital booklets
• Plans: Streaming and Streaming Plus
• Free trial: Yes, length not stated

Where it ranks

Presto Music Streaming is No. 6 in our Best Hi-Fi Music Streaming Services verdict.