Stores
- Bandcamp. Independent artists and labels; FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF at whatever resolution the artist uploaded. The artist gets most of the money.
- Qobuz store. A large hi-res download catalogue, separate from its streaming service; FLAC up to 24/192.
- HDtracks. Hi-res downloads from major and audiophile labels.
- 7digital. Broad catalogue, MP3 and FLAC.
- Presto Music. Classical and jazz, with good metadata.
- NativeDSD. DSD64 to DSD512 and DXD from audiophile labels.
- Label stores. Many labels sell directly: 2L, Chandos, Linn, Hyperion and others.
Availability and prices vary by country. Check the format and resolution before buying: “hi-res” sometimes means 24/44.1.
Playing what you buy
Downloads arrive as FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF or DSF. MP95 plays all of them on iPhone, Android and Mac, offline, bit-perfect with the effects off, and at the file’s rate on a USB DAC.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download music from Apple Music or Spotify to keep?
No. Their downloads are locked to the app and the subscription. Buy files from a download store to own them.