Tidal
Why you should subscribe: You demand the highest audio resolution and you’re willing to pay for it.
Who’s it for: Stubborn audiophiles, serious Jay Z fans.
How much will they cost: $10 per month for compressed 320kbps audio, $20 for lossless 24-bit 1411kbps audio.
Pros: Tidal can offer CD-quality and hi-res audio (via HiFi, its top-tier service). The very large library has 46 million songs and includes 190,000 videos.
Cons: $20 per month is steep even for most audio snobs, and high-quality audio files can quickly devour small cellular data plans. Though the rap and R&B offerings are comprehensive, the rest of Tidal’s catalog is spotty compared with some competitors’.
