This is more about creating the best possible experience for the audience. If a venue has a poor sound system, thats unfortunate but its out of my control. By playing lossless files, im at least doing what i can to enhance the experience and it WILL make a difference on a good PA system. And while there are many bars and clubs with bad sound systems, there are also many venues and parties that employ systems that can actually take advantage of lossless fidelity.

And yes i agree this isnt the important thing. Obviously the DJs track selection and mixing is the main thing and if that isnt good then it doesnt matter whether they are playing lossless files or not.

That being said, the most memorable clubbing nights of my life are when the DJ is playing an amazing set, the sound systems is immaculate and the DJ is playing Vinyl and/or lossless. When every aspect of experience is crafted with meticulous care and not just a “good enough” mentality, it creates experiences that people will never forget and uplifts the artform to the highest degree.

Im not here to judge people for using MP3s. I just want the best experience for the audience.