Streaming services have enabled people to instantly access music on their devices – but they’re also normalising substandard audio quality. In their quest for high-fidelity experiences, some audiophiles are now seeking venues that put music first, prizing purity of sound over all other factors.

With just half an hour of mobile video eating up 5.25GB, the data demands of streaming music, movies and TV shows on-the-go can quickly add up. Three’s Go Binge plan gives customers unlimited streaming of content on Netflix and Deezer, without the worry of extra charges.

AudioDrops is a location-based 'social playlist' app that lets users drop and collect songs at any location around the world. Algorithms from apps like Spotify may be getting better at predicting music tastes, but this appeals to music-lovers who still crave recommendations from real people.

Despite Japan’s reputation as a world leader in technology, the nation’s audiophiles have been slow to embrace music streaming, with many people still craving vinyl and making regular trips to CD stores. What’s got the world’s second-largest music market stuck on physical media?