Amazon Music Introduces Highest Quality Audio for Streaming with Amazon Music HD
September 17 2019 - 9:01AM
Business Wire
Amazon Music HD lets customers access and
stream more than 50 million songs in High Definition (HD) audio and
millions of songs in Ultra HD, the highest quality streaming audio
available, giving listeners a new way to elevate their sound
Subscriptions start at $12.99/month for new
subscribers; Current subscribers to Amazon Music pay $5/month plus
their regular plan fee
For a limited time, Amazon Music subscribers in
the US, UK, Germany and Japan can upgrade to Amazon Music HD for 90
days at no additional cost, and new subscribers can receive a
90-day free trial
(NASDAQ: AMZN) Amazon Music today announced the launch of
Amazon Music HD, a new tier of premium quality music with more than
50 million songs in High Definition, and millions of songs in Ultra
High Definition, the highest quality streaming audio available. At
just $12.99/month for Prime members and $14.99/month for Amazon
customers, or an additional $5/month for current subscribers
(Individual or Family Plan), Amazon Music HD makes high quality,
lossless audio accessible to all music fans. Amazon Music HD is now
available to stream in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan. New
subscribers to Amazon Music can receive a 90-day free trial, and
current subscribers can try Amazon Music HD at no additional cost
for 90 days at amazon.com/music/unlimited/hd.
“We spoke with many artists while developing Amazon Music HD,
who were excited about the potential for fans to be able to stream
their favorite music, and hear it as it was originally recorded,”
said Steve Boom, VP of Amazon Music. “From rock to hip-hop to
classical and pop, we believe listening to music at this level of
sound will make customers fall in love again with their favorite
music and artists. As we usher in a new listening experience for
our customers and the industry, we’re combining the convenience of
streaming with all of the emotion, power, clarity and nuance of the
original recordings.”
Amazon Music HD will always offer customers the best quality
recording available for streaming, providing an unparalleled
listening experience. Legendary albums including Fleetwood Mac’s
Rumors and Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue become revelatory new
experiences, almost as if the listener is sitting in on these
storied studio sessions. Songs like Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” and
St. Vincent’s “Digital Witness”, are also now available in Ultra
HD, revealing nuances that were once flattened in files compressed
for digital streaming.
“Earth will be changed forever when Amazon introduces high
quality streaming to the masses,” said rock icon Neil Young. “This
will be the biggest thing to happen in music since the introduction
of digital audio 40 years ago.”
Amazon Music HD offers customers more than 50 million lossless
HD songs, with a bit depth of 16 bits and a sample rate of 44.1kHz
(CD quality). In addition, customers can stream millions more songs
in Ultra HD (better than CD quality), with a bit depth of 24 bits
and a sample rate up to 192 kHz.
Amazon Music HD will play the highest quality audio the
customer’s device and network conditions will support, and is
compatible with a wide variety of devices, including desktop,
mobile (iOS & Android), select Echo devices, Fire TV, and Fire
Tablets. Amazon Music HD is also compatible with many third-party
devices, including most products from Denon and Marantz with HEOS
Built-in, Polk Audio, Definitive Technology, Sonos, McIntosh,
Sennheiser, and many more. To learn more about Amazon Music HD,
visit amazon.com/music/unlimited/hd.
About Amazon Music
Amazon Music reimagines music listening by enabling customers to
unlock millions of songs and thousands of curated playlists and
stations with their voice. Amazon Music provides unlimited access
to new releases and classic hits through multiple streaming tiers.
With Amazon Music, Prime members have access to ad-free listening
of 2 million songs at no additional cost to their membership.
Listeners can also enjoy Amazon Music Unlimited, which provides
access to more than 50 million songs and the latest new releases.
Amazon Music HD, a new tier of the highest quality streaming audio,
offers more than 50 million songs in High Definition, and millions
of songs in Ultra High Definition. Customers with Echo devices also
have free access to an ad-supported selection of top playlists and
stations on Amazon Music. Engaging with music has never been more
natural, simple, and fun. For more information, visit
amazonmusic.com or download the Amazon Music app.
About Amazon
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than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to
operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews,
1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment
by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets,
Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and
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