Released on 10 November 2017, Taylor Swift 's sixth studio album, Reputation
- Qobuz: The audiophile’s choice. Qobuz sells reputation in true 24-bit / 44.1 kHz FLAC. No MQA trickery—just pure FLAC.
- HDtracks: Another excellent store for high-resolution downloads. Search for "Taylor Swift reputation" and select the 24/44.1 option.
- Apple Music (Lossless setting): Apple now offers up to 24/48 ALAC (Apple Lossless), which is functionally identical to FLAC. You cannot download the DRM-free file permanently, but streaming in Lossless via a wired DAC gives you 99% of the benefit.
- Tidal (HiFi or HiRes): Tidal offers FLAC (replacing MQA). Look for the "MAX" or "HiRes FLAC" badge.
Qobuz
: Offers the 24-bit/44.1 kHz stereo version for download.
The Sonic Revenge: Why Taylor Swift’s ‘reputation’ (2017) Demands a 24/44.1 FLAC Playback
In 2017, Taylor Swift was a tabloid caricature. The media frenzy surrounding her feuds with Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, and Katy Perry, coupled with a highly publicized Calvin Harris breakup and the rapid-fire romance with Tom Hiddleston, forced her into a self-imposed exile. reputation was her war cry—a concept album about finding love in ruins while burning down your public image.
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