TOTY!
Now I finally understand why High-res is not always the answer, as it depends on a record to record and the type of mix/master, plus other factors is it actually a 24bit file export or has it simply been upscaled from original 16bit wav source.
I couldn't understand why I wasn't feeling the impact with 24bit version of Survival (Tidal/Qobuz streaming), then I went and picked up the 16bit Beatport version, which sounds much more cleaner, cohesive and punchier (not as exaggerated soundstage as 24bit which takes away the impact). Personally I don't trust it anymore if a release has 2 versions available (16bit + 24bit), because the labels could just submit whatever they like to Tidal/Qobuz so i'll let my ears work it out, for example; Slipstream & Sonic Element - Forgiven 24bit sounds way more impactful and cleaner compared to 16bit beatport version which itself could even be a direct result of upscaling or its actually 24bit or Vice versa 24bit project downscaled to 16bit for Beatport/Juno and 24bit for Tidal/Qobuz - both tracks released on the same parent-label).
Edit:
16bit for the Headphones
24bit for the Speakers
