A: Yes, most of the time. AAC is a more modern codec. At 256kbps, AAC achieves transparency (audibly indistinguishable from lossless) for 95% of listeners, while MP3 at 320kbps can still have audible pre-echo artifacts on metal cymbals.
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When you purchase individual songs or albums from the (still accessible via the Apple Music app on desktop), you receive 256 kbps AAC M4A files— exactly the same quality as old iTunes Plus. They are also DRM-free. A: Yes, most of the time
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Make sure your iTunes is set to a high-quality setting for AAC/M4A files. You can usually find these options under iTunes Preferences > General > Import Settings, choosing AAC or M4A for high-quality encoding.
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