The pursuit of the is not elitist. It is the search for the optimal intersection of file size, convenience, and fidelity. It is the recognition that in the digital age, you don't have to compromise.
To appreciate the 320kbps difference:
Rolling Stone review of the debut KISS album, April 11, 1974 kiss-first album 320k
Critics generally divide the album into "immortal classics" and "controversial filler". The Essentials The pursuit of the is not elitist