[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!

[timiambeing]

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

[Oconnorweb]

Help -

I am a premium family member. I live near Chicago. My daughter who is the plan manager and who lives in Houston has had access to lossless since 9/10 I believe. 

I do not have lossless on any of my apps. Not phone or desktop computer. Best I can receive is "very high". Yes, I have looked at the settings carefully. Pretty simple set up. 

I understood is is available now through out the US. Is that not true? When will I receive it? 

Anyone else have this issue?

Thanks in advance. 

[RobotWarrior]

@markbyrn,

Spotify HIFI is launched and is rolling out until October.

https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/Spotify-Premium-Now-Streaming-in-Lossless-Quality/ba...

redacted by @MattSuda

[wbearden1237]

I still haven't received an update with Lossless option. Has anyone?

[AngelVasMe]

I think it will be available this month or next.
But you have to have compatible devices.

[Nikvolog]

I think releasing a web version will be enough to start with.

[wbearden1237]

I couldn't agree more.

[Contz]

I am very much on the same spot.
Or even worse.
I live in California and I am the plan owner. Day 8 and no Lossless here as
well.

[robigouk]

Anybody in the UK have it yet?

[lowr1der007]

UK user here and nothing yet, I presume the app will need updating to provide lossless option? 

[robigouk]

My android app updated this morning... so hopefully it activates soon!