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If you don’t know yet Apple Music is now lossless, then you must be living under a rock 😂

Question is, has anyone here figured out how to stream Apple Lossless in a proper audio system?

I am getting a lightning to USB adapter to connect my iPhone to my USB DAC to try. As far as I know, this is the only way to stream lossless from Apple Music. Am I missing anything?
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nonoise
10,874 posts
 
I was just going to link to Darko. He has the best take on it right now.
There's also this video he made earlier:
https://darko.audio/2021/06/apple-musics-hi-res-streaming-is-a-bit-of-a-mess/

All the best,
Nonoise
soix
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Get the adapter that allows you to charge as you play — it supposedly sounds better and will avoid your phone dying while listening.  Also, I believe Apple limits the iPhone’s digital out to 24/96 if that matters.  I’d recommend switching to Qobuz. 
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thyname OP
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Oh… I have Qobuz. And Tidal. And Roon. I was just trying to try Apple Music. I am in wife’s family plan, along with our sons. So this is “free” for me 
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shawn3997
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You use this out of your lightning port to your DAC's USB cord:

Amazon.com: Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter

This will let you charge and listen to up to 24/192 at the same time (or above if your DAC will handle that).  It works on both iPhone and iPad but is big and clunky so best for non-mobile applications.
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nonoise
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Actually, no. Apple downsizes anything to 24/96, at most, despite what the DAC or adaptor is capable of. People need to read what Darko has found out about Apple's set up.

All the best,
Nonoise
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