

Some also support streaming from services that offer high resolution music, like TIDAL, without applying compression thanks to their DAC (digital analog converter). If you haven’t used a dedicated digital music player since the click wheel iPod, you’ll be happy to know they’ve been updated with modern conveniences like a touch screen. They have a headphone jack, so you won’t need an adapter to use higher-end cans, but also support Bluetooth if you’d prefer to go wireless. These devices can play high resolution (better than CD-quality) digital music without compression.

But, if you want to experience the highest quality digital music, it’s still worth using a high-resolution music player instead. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.įor many people, the transition from buying digital music and maintaining a local library has made way for streaming.
