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After a lengthy eight-year wait, Spotify users will at last be able to access lossless streaming. More significantly, the company is not introducing a HiFi or Music Pro subscription. Similar to its rivals, the streaming platform is providing enhanced sound quality for Premium users at no additional charge.
Nevertheless, in contrast to Apple Music and Tidal, Spotify provides up to 24-bit / 44.1 kHz FLAC, while the other services offer support up to 24-bit / 192 kHz. Although enjoying this increased audio quality necessitates specific hardware, it’s evident that Spotify is becoming more competitive. However, the company still has potential to launch a pricier subscription featuring Hi-Res Lossless and additional speculated benefits.
Currently, Spotify states that lossless audio will be accessible to Premium subscribers in 50 regions within the forthcoming two months. The initial rollout will include Australia, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
