It is more than adequate to determine if I like the music well enough to purchase it and whether or not "hi-res" offers an improvement over 16/44.1 (often much less expensive to purchase), which is often not the case for albums with today's typical mastering style (which "blurs" the advantages I would like to hear with hi-res). In addition, the Qobuz subscription gives me a substantial discount on downloads for purchase, which easily pays for itself.
I should perhaps not describe my attentive listening as "critical". Focused, as opposed to background, would be more appropriate. "Background" is enough to determine whether or not I like the music. As always, YMMV.