Spotify Launches Lossless Audio for Premium Users
Spotify has introduced lossless streaming at 24-bit, 44.1kHz, offering higher quality audio that is noticeable on good headphones and speakers, but it is limited compared to other services like Tidal and Qobuz which support higher sample rates. The new quality enhances detail, bass, and soundstage but requires more storage and data, and cannot be streamed via Bluetooth. For audiophiles with the right equipment, services like Qobuz and Tidal provide superior high-res options, while casual listeners may not notice much difference.