Apple AirPlay supports 24-bit lossless audio but you can't use it

If AirPlay is limited to 16-bit CD-quality streams, how is the HomePod able to use AirPlay at a better-than-CD 24-bits?

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Apple AirPlay supports 24-bit lossless audio but you can't use it

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