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| Store | MP3 Quality | Lossless Quality | Metadata | Hi-Res (24-bit) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 320kbps CBR | 16-bit / 44.1khz (AIFF/WAV) | Only AIFF has meta | No | | Bandcamp | 320kbps VBR | 16/44.1 & 24/96 (FLAC) | Full (FLAC) | Yes | | Juno Download | 320kbps | 16/44.1 (WAV/FLAC) | Full (FLAC) | Limited | | Traxsource | 320kbps | 16/44.1 (AIFF/WAV) | Only AIFF has meta | No | | Apple Music | 256kbps AAC | 24/48 (ALAC) | Full | Yes (stream/ buy) |

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Do not stream what you should download. And do not download an MP3 when the gig demands a WAV. Respect the frequency spectrum, and the dancefloor will respect you. | Store | MP3 Quality | Lossless Quality