[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!

[RandomUsernamed]

This is a wonderful idea!.....

However, Spotify DRM Removers exist.

So, anyone using THAT would give them higher quality stolen stuff.

[Spiritz69]

Losless its more than a good idea, it's a need, something that music lovers are all about.

You should take it seriously cause people already started to move forward.

Me, just tried the Tidal losless app and its sounds beautiful.

I'm going to quit spotify, hopping there will be a change in the near future.

[K3S3M]

Very good idea.

[ajmarini]

So, no word on Hi-Fi still?

[abvolt]

Spotify sadly will never go Hi Res many of us have already left for Qobuz
or tidal I been away for 6 months and really enjoying my music from the
largest Hi Res catalog in the world Qobuz..

[grand-cris]

This is good idea. Tidal, deezer and another services has HIFI.

Thanks for you attentions.

[najibni]

Hye guy's

Is it possible to suscribe to 

extreme account ?

lossless audio ?

in Morocco 

Thank You

[tvisdog]

Still no option for lossless? I'm canceling and going to TIDAL.

[ajmarini]

This is why there is no Hi Res.

https://www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/what-are-most-downloaded-music-apps-these-days-glad-you-aske...

Tidal does not feature at all. QoBuz doesn't feature. Deezer shows up.

Why should they make the investment in servers to dole out HI Res if it will make no impact on their business? Looks like you'll either need to suffer without Spotify or have multiple accounts.

[petsy48]

I wonder what it would like if you only included paid apps?

    I was a Spotify fan ever since they came to Canada. I was a Spotify
and Tidal subscriber for a full year and finally gave up in January
2019. I can understand why some people wouldn't go HiFi Quality. My son
for instance is a truck driver and listens on the road. For a truck
stereo lossless works just fine. Just ignoring customers isn't great for
any business.

Thanks for listening.

Peter