This time it’s really happening. Maybe: Spotify Pro

[Sanglier]

Over the past couple of years I took advantage of free trials of the major streaming services. I was put off Spotify because while using their free system, the advertisements (yes, I know those disappear when one pays a sub) suggested Spotify was aiming at a demographic I wouldn't associate with!
Amazon Music was an awful experience: it simply wouldn't work properly on my iPhone, and their customer tech help was abysmally poor - the advisors hadn't a clue and admitted they worked only part time.
I went for Qobuz because the trial was very pleasing, and they specialise in high-res files, with decent prices on downloads. Their catalogue is huge (listening as I write to Nina Simone) and being French in origin, they list vast quantities of current French popular music - much of which I find very interesting.
Recommended.

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

Seeing this thread livened up again, I had a look to see what's happening. Surprise, surprise, it still seems to be a case of, it should be coming soon...

Don't hold your breath...

 

[Sanglier]

Seeing this thread livened up again, I had a look to see what's happening. Surprise, surprise, it still seems to be a case of, it should be coming soon...

Don't hold your breath...

Not sure what you mean...

 

[manicm]

It's offiicial, Spotify Lossless is here - 24/44.1, no extra cost to Premium customers.

 

[RTHerringbone]

So it is:

After years of waiting, Spotify is finally offering Lossless hi-res quality tracks for Premium subscribers

24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC streaming comes to Spotify Premium

www.whathifi.com

Hmm. I have a Premium Family plan, so I assume I get it. That makes me wonder about my TIDAL subscription now 🤔

 

[jjbomber]

How to enable Lossless on Spotify Premium​

• Tap your profile icon in the top left corner and go to settings and privacy → media quality
• You’ll see the option to enable Lossless streaming quality for Wi-Fi, cellular, and downloads
  • You’ll be able to see how much data each of these requires to make choosing easier.
  • While Lossless is available across desktop, mobile, and tablet devices, as well as on many devices using Spotify Connect, you’ll need to manually select Lossless for each device.
• You’ll know Lossless is on because the Lossless indicator will appear in the Now Playing view or bar and via the Connect Picker.

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

that may be lossless but can / is 24/44.1 be considered "hi-res" a-la Tidal / Qobuz ?

 

[Al ears]

that may be lossless but can / is 24/44.1 be considered "hi-res" a-la Tidal / Qobuz ?

Well it's slightly higher than CD quality......
🙂
However, you are correct, not what I would consider to be hi res.
Again, if you're a pre existing Spotify user then this, along with access to their huge catalogue is perhaps enough to keep many using Spotify.

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

It's offiicial, Spotify Lossless is here - 24/44.1, no extra cost to Premium customers.

Bloody hell, wasn't expecting that!

Nevertheless, I'll still just pay for an occasional month of Qobuz.

 

[RTHerringbone]

I assume the roll-out will be phased because I just have a range from Automatic to Very High in my Media Quality options; the same as before the change and no explicit "lossless" category.

 

[Revolutions]

How to enable Lossless on Spotify Premium​

• Tap your profile icon in the top left corner and go to settings and privacy → media quality
• You’ll see the option to enable Lossless streaming quality for Wi-Fi, cellular, and downloads
  • You’ll be able to see how much data each of these requires to make choosing easier.
  • While Lossless is available across desktop, mobile, and tablet devices, as well as on many devices using Spotify Connect, you’ll need to manually select Lossless for each device.
• You’ll know Lossless is on because the Lossless indicator will appear in the Now Playing view or bar and via the Connect Picker.

This is super handy, thank you. No lossless selection on my app at the minute.

 

[richardmcd]

to the Spotify team who are in here ,you seem to believe that the very high is slightly better than cd ,use really need to double check it. Before you take customers money ,customers deserve a better service .

 

[jjbomber]

This is super handy, thank you. No lossless selection on my app at the minute.

You're welcome. It's rolling out between now and the end of October, depending on your device.

 

[Revolutions]

You're welcome. It's rolling out between now and the end of October, depending on your device.

I'll be keeping my beady eyes peeled in excited anticipation 👀

 

[richardmcd]

I'll be keeping my beady eyes peeled in excited anticipation 👀

Lol

 

[richardmcd]

L

You're welcome. It's rolling out between now and the end of October, depending on your device.

Lol