Across the spectrum from cars to coffee, the concept of paying more for bespoke goods and services is increasingly well-established.

During that commercial evolution, the music industry has been slow to agree on offering a premium listening experience. But now, like the audio itself, the high-resolution debate is finally getting louder and clearer.

With the emergence of companies offering new, user-friendly technology, and their increased symbiosis with digital aggregators and streaming and download services, there are signs that more and ...