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?

Can somebody explain why Apple Music is the only service that only considers 88.2khz and higher as Hi-Res Lossless rather than just 24-bit music? : r/AppleMusic

How to play hi-res music on your iPhone

Apple Hi-Res lossless via Airplay using Yamaha R-N303 / RxV683

AirPlay 3 is needed : r/AppleMusic

What Is Apple AirPlay 2?

Apple Music Lossless Release Date, Pricing, Features & More - Tech Advisor

can i listen to lossless on my windows pc… - Apple Community

AirPods, AirPods Max and AirPods Pro Don't Support Apple Music Lossless Audio - MacRumors

Feel like people need to read this about loseless : r/AppleMusic