[All Platforms][Music] HiFi Quality - Lossless Streaming 16bit 44.1khz

[timiambeing]

I've just started a trial of Qobuz - they offer the standard 320kbps as well as lossless FLAC streaming (and high res downloads if you purchase them) the sound quality is noticeably better and on classical it's just wonderful to get all that resolution through your hi-fi or headphones! The catalogue has a way to go to get to Spotify's level, but they are getting there. The iPad app isn't' too bad (the desktop app is in need of an upgrade but I hear they are putting all their efforts into mobile apps right now).

So - lossless streaming - if Qobuz can do it then so can Spotify, they must have the same source - and obviously if you are asking £20 a month then those record labels and distributors take enough notice to make the high res tracks available for streaming. What this all means is soon, very soon, we will get lossless streaming and closely followed by high res downloads - but if Spotify aren't careful it will be Apple who get there first with an audiophile premium offering, and when they do it will be a much harder market place to make money in!

** please don't lump this suggestion with the main one on lossless downloads, that's a different idea entirely guys!

[timiambeing]

I've just started a trial of Qobuz - they offer the standard 320kbps as well as lossless FLAC streaming (and high res downloads if you purchase them) the sound quality is noticeably better and on classical it's just wonderful to get all that resolution through your hi-fi or headphones! The catalogue has a way to go to get to Spotify's level, but they are getting there. The iPad app isn't' too bad (the desktop app is in need of an upgrade but I hear they are putting all their efforts into mobile apps right now).

[timiambeing]

So - lossless streaming - if Qobuz can do it then so can Spotify, they must have the same source - and obviously if you are asking £20 a month then those record labels and distributors take enough notice to make the high res tracks available for streaming. What this all means is soon, very soon, we will get lossless streaming and closely followed by high res downloads - but if Spotify aren't careful it will be Apple who get there first with an audiophile premium offering, and when they do it will be a much harder market place to make money in!

[schjano]

A cheaper YouTube Premium Lite tier could roll out soon – and as a Spotify fan I'm ready to sign up (techradar)

[Wizard4dragon]

i would like to see lossless audio formats like FLAC and 44,1 kHz, 16 Bit as the new streaming (and upload) standard for premium users. 

[MrBue]

@Schjano I'm already registered with YT Lite...but what exactly does that have to do with this?

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[M1Elas]

Still waiting..

[Enermatrix]

Spotify has a UI and music selection that is superior to its competitors (e.g. Amazon Music and Tidal). Amazon Music and Tidal have superior audio quality and formats available (e.g. Lossless, greater bitrate, Dolby Atmos). Spotify is open to losing its competitive edge and market share over time due to this. This can be easily addressed by Spotify setting in motion plans to add better and broader audio formats and quality, furthermore taking away one of the main selling points of these other streaming services. 

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[dariusiku]

So, Spotify has anounced that they will use Lossless Audio for about 4 years but they did nothing. I know that there is not a big difference at listening a 320 kbps, but lossless is just the music as the way it is. I hope Spotify really works on it and makes it possible!  

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[lucaugusto]

Oh! I missed the cake! "Happy" 11 years of this thread!