How well can you distinguish audio quality?
There are a lot of opinions around this, from experts and non-experts alike. Tidal and others are built on the premise that "lossless" audio is better. Even Spotify is finally jumping on the bandwagon and offering lossless quality sound. Apple has had it for years. But can you really tell? There are so many other variables at play, besides the compression: the quality of your headphones or speakers, the computer and/or amplifier, the conditions of your listening environment (i.e. your room), your own age and ears,... I personally believe almost nobody can tell the difference between a 320 Kbps compressed recording and a lossless one in 99% of the situations. This whole "lossless" movement is marketing and hype, despite what the audiophiles will tell you.
If you want to experience it for yourself, try the classic NPR audio test. It's been around for over a decade and it's still just as relevant as it was:
NPR: How Well Can You Hear Audio Quality?
