When I survey the realms of fancy-pants audio, the first thing I notice are cohorts of luxury-brand manufacturers selling pride of ownership with emblematic faceplates. After that, I spot another type of manufacturer, one that mocks the first type and aims its products at a younger, more working-class demographic, seducing potential customers with how much "truth" they are offering for only $15.
Many streaming music services have started offering lossless audio streams including Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, and Amazon Music. While listening to music in pristine quality sounds great on paper, there are a few hurdles to entry that might catch you out.