[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!

[AngelVasMe]

When are you planning to start streaming music in HF formats?

You've been announcing it for years, but it's the same, and it's more expensive.

[eddul]

Äntligen!

[MattSuda]

Good news!

Lossless audio quality is finally starting to roll out to Spotify Premium users! 🔊

Check out this post for more info:

➜ Spotify Premium: Now Streaming in Lossless Quality

[Gromushka]

He He - I'm several years use room instead of Spotify - with high-res Tidal. 

Not understanding the 44 - 24 (16 usually just to volume level is 24) stadard CD - started when others 10th years with high-res. 

Huge suggestions, Tidal and Qobuz with real high quality. AI - you kidding me - Chat GPT isn't real AI - and Spotify with AI? 

Good to know about good decisions I made to fully off from Spotify. 

[schjano]

Now I just have to wait another 10 years to arrive in my country.

[lucaugusto]

My work is now finished.

Here at last, on the shores of The Sea... comes the end of our Fellowship.

I will not say do not weep, for not all tears are an evil.

Should we cancel next year's birthday party? Just trolling.

Happy for you all.

[Domi-71]

24/44 is surprising. I am currently testing Qobuz Connect in Hi Res on my Denon/Kef setup and it sounds incredibly good ! 

Is a provisional rollout plan available somewhere ? What is ETA for Belgium ? 

[AngelVasMe]

I don't know, but I've read some articles that say they're going to
implement it this month or next.
Depending on the country

[robigouk]

Anybody in the UK have it yet? 🤓

[Domi-71]

I have got a notification in the app. It will come "soon". Exact wording is "Le format Lossless arrive sur Premium. Nous vous informerons lorsqu'il sera disponible".