How can I enable lossless audio playback in Music app on macOS 15.4?

On my new MacBook Pro, running 15.4, I go to settings, then apps and then music. While I am able to set video playback at 4K and HD for picture and sound, I CANNOT find a way to music , namely audio only, lossless in playback. It appears not to be on the music app.

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Posted on Apr 6, 2025 10:26 AM

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RobFraMor Author

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Apr 6, 2025 10:27 AM in response to RobFraMor

Is it simply missing?

dialabrain

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133,535 points

Apr 6, 2025 10:31 AM in response to RobFraMor

If the source is lossless, it will playback lossless.

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