The 'Streaming Audio Quality Race' in the music industry refers to the ongoing competition among digital music streaming platforms to offer higher fidelity audio to their subscribers. This involves a shift from traditionally compressed audio formats to lossless or high-resolution audio options. Key players like Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, and Qobuz have embraced lossless audio, aiming to provide a listening experience closer to original studio recordings¹. This trend addresses a demand for superior sound quality and differentiates services in a competitive market.