In today's market of streaming software, audiophiles often find themselves grappling with subpar audio quality, even with premium memberships. But why is that?

The issue lies in the source of most streaming software audio, where discrepancies in album versions, including some being re-recorded, result in distorted and degraded sound quality. For instance, Liang Yongqi's album "Amour" exhibits audio distortion in the mainland version while the Taiwan version does not. Despite being a well-known concern among audiophiles, many streaming software companies neglect addressing this issue, leading listeners to endure distorted mainland versions of albums like "Amour."

Furthermore, some streaming software companies, in a bid to save server storage costs, manipulate audio sources by compressing details, reducing capacity, and causing secondary distortion. Even with the allure of "lossless" premium memberships, users often encounter pseudo-lossless audio that has undergone upsampling, rather than collaborating with record companies to deliver true high-definition audio. This disappointment drives many audiophiles back to CDs, leaving them wondering what to do next.

Enter True High-Definition Streaming Audio

Sony's selection of Hi-Res Music addresses the issue of poor streaming audio quality by emphasizing meticulous curation since its inception. All audio sources undergo in-depth collaboration with record labels, ensuring no artificial compression.

Some audio sources even support Hi-Res parameters, achieving formats up to 192kHz/24bit, boasting information capacity surpassing CDs by 6.5 times. Notably, the DXD section for Android devices offers ultra-high-definition audio with support for 384kHz/24bit, all sourced from deep collaborations with record labels, free from unorthodox upsampling processes.

You might wonder why Sony's Hi-Res Music differs, given that other streaming software companies also target 192kHz/24bit audio sources. Well, a simple trial can reveal the difference. Sony's Hi-Res Music often provides free trials of authentic audio sources. By comparing the same song across different platforms, users can discern the disparity in audio quality, appreciating Sony's evident enhancement.

Sony's Hi-Res Music holds another significant advantage through its extensive collaborations with over two hundred top record labels, particularly excelling in classical music resources.

Abundant, High-Quality Classical Music Sources

Unlike other streaming software, Sony's Hi-Res Music avoids the confusion surrounding classical music album versions by meticulously selecting authentic classical music albums for listeners to enjoy. Classical music enthusiasts are sure to appreciate this meticulous curation.

Moreover, Sony's Hi-Res Music boasts a rich collection of J-POP style songs, including a vast library of authentic albums from Japanese singers.

Extensive Library of Japanese Singer Albums

No Third-Party Ads or Complex Plugins

Many Hi-Fi music players experience lag when using streaming software, primarily due to an abundance of plugins and ads that consume hardware resources. Sony's Hi-Res Music does away with unnecessary plugins and third-party ads, ensuring smooth usage without the annoyance of constant ad pop-ups.

Support Across Multiple Platforms

Sony's Hi-Res Music supports iOS/Android/Windows/Mac/TV, ensuring compatibility across various devices. Users can easily download the official app from app stores for seamless access.

Download Functionality Available

Sony's Hi-Res Music offers download services, allowing users to purchase and download authentic music albums. While prices may not be cheap due to the authenticity of the sources, users can rest assured they are receiving true high-definition audio, not pseudo-lossless sources.

Now, let's talk about the listening experience and the differences in high-definition authentic sources. Take, for instance, Michael Jackson's "She Drives Me Wild."

This song's intricate recording, rich with instrument and ambient sound details, benefits from higher-quality audio sources, offering a broader, more detailed listening experience.

Compared to other streaming software, Sony's Hi-Res Music presents this song with a deeper background, more solid sound cohesion, and clearer contours, free from fuzziness even in the most delicate ambient details. This clarity and density rival those of genuine CDs, proving the undeniable improvement in audio quality offered by Sony's Hi-Res Music.