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# Naxos Introduces Lossless Classical Music Streaming With ClassicsOnline HD•LL
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/naxos-introduces-classics-online-hdll/
- Published: 2015-03-02T10:19:03.000Z
- Updated: 2015-03-02T10:19:03.000Z
- Description: To the average music consumer, the loss in sound quality created by buffering is virtually undetectable – but to the classically trained ear, the difference detectable when streaming music can. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2015/03/naxos-introduces-classics-online-hdll.html]
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[![Naxos Logo](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b8d0e06bf7970c-150wi "Naxos Logo")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b8d0e06bf7970c-popup?ref=hypebot.com)To the average music consumer, the **loss in sound quality created by buffering** is virtually undetectable – but to the classically trained ear, the difference detectable when streaming music can be shocking. [Naxos](http://www.naxos.com/?ref=hypebot.com "Naxos International") has countered the problem by introducing [ClassicsOnline HD•LL](http://www.classicsonlinehd.com/?ref=hypebot.com), a lossless streaming service for classical music worldwide.

The streaming service on ClassicsOnline HD•LL employs the use of adaptive bitrate technology – **allowing subscribers to listen to classical music at the highest possible sound quality** available on their home or mobile networks without loss of signal due to buffering.

Upwards of **60,000 albums** are available to subscribers from over **500 leading independent classical record labels** with options to download at 16- and 24-bit lossless formats, as well as in the MP3 format. ClassicsOnline HD•LL isn't stopping there – the service will expand it's offering daily moving towards the release of the **[Sony Classics](http://www.sonyclassics.com/?ref=hypebot.com)** catalogue in late Spring of 2015.

[![Screen Shot 2015-03-01 at 8.53.07 PM](http://a5.typepad.com/6a01901b9a0100970b01b8d0e06c1d970c-150wi "Screen Shot 2015-03-01 at 8.53.07 PM")](http://a5.typepad.com/6a01901b9a0100970b01b8d0e06c1d970c-popup?ref=hypebot.com)

[](http://www.classicsonlinehd.com/?ref=hypebot.com)[ClassicsOnline HD•LL](http://www.classicsonlinehd.com/?ref=hypebot.com) clearly caters to Naxos' key demographic, classical music connoisseurs and the musicians themselves. Naxos released further details regarding the streaming services and how it would serve their audience in a press release regarding it's launch:   

An advanced search engine crafted specifically for classical music provides users unprecedented search options, allowing them to discover new repertoire and recordings. Liner notes, libretti, and composer/artist information are provided for most recordings. After using the sophisticated search, the user can stream in lossless or high-definition sound quality ranging from 24-bit, 44.1 kHz all the way up to 24-bit, 192 kHz depending on the available network capacity, user devices, and equipment. 24-bit technology achieves a much broader dynamic range and increases the amount of detail the human ear can hear, especially during quieter passages of music.

**Naxos founder Klaus Heymann** stated, "Naxos has never been afraid of making classical music available online, starting with [www.naxos.com](http://www.naxos.com/?ref=hypebot.com) in 1996 and [www.naxosmusiclibrary.com](http://www.naxosmusiclibrary.com/?ref=hypebot.com) in 2002, long before subscription streaming services became fashionable. The new platform is proof of our commitment to making a wide range of classical music available in state-of-the-art sound with a sophisticated search capability utilizing the vast data base of our various classical music services.”

Key features of [ClassicsOnline HD•LL](http://www.classicsonlinehd.com/?ref=hypebot.com) include:

\* Adaptive bitrate streaming in lossless and high-definition  
\* Advanced search engine designed specifically for classical music  
\* Liner notes, libretti and composer/artist information available  
\* A wide range of repertoire from over 500 classical record labels  
\* Genre and artist radio programming  
\* Easy playlist creation  
\* Off-Line listening on mobile devices

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