These platforms offer the "Gold" or "22 Singles" collections in high-bitrate audio (up to 320kbps or Lossless) if you have a premium account [2, 3]. Internet Archive (Archive.org):

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While it's tricky to find direct, high-quality downloads for entire albums without hitting a wall of ads or sketchy sites, you can still enjoy The Carpenters' Greatest Hits in high fidelity through legitimate channels. Top Ways to Listen in High Quality (320kbps+) YouTube Music / Spotify / Apple Music:

And if you truly want to own the files forever? Spend three dollars on a used CD at a garage sale. Rip it at 320 kbps yourself. That way, every time you hear Karen sing “Close to You,” you’ll know you did it the right way.

For those looking to own in high-quality 320 kbps MP3 format legally and without torrents, several reputable digital storefronts offer their definitive collections. Recommended "Greatest Hits" Albums

Finding a high-quality, 320kbps digital copy of The Carpenters' greatest hits