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Tidal is a music streaming service that has a reputation for sounding better than some other platforms because it uses a higher quality audio format. Tidal utilizes a compressed lossless format (MQA – Master Quality Authentication) that maintains the original recording’s detail and depth, and it also has a higher sample rate (96kHz or 192kHz) compared to typical CD quality audio (44.1kHz). This results in a perceptible difference in sound quality, making the listening experience more rich and clear.

But, there are some important things to note:

1. To take advantage of the high-quality sound, users need specific equipment and a compatible device that can support and decode the MQA format, otherwise, the audio will be downgraded to a compressed lossy format like AAC.
2. Some audio experts claim that, while Tidal’s audio quality is superior in technical