New Delhi: Spotify has released its long-awaited Lossless Listening option just in time, as the company now provides the Premium users with the choice of streaming music in high-resolution audio. The update was announced on September 10 and is already being implemented in more than 50 markets, such as the US, UK, German, Japanese, and Australian markets. Subscribers will be able to listen to tracks in 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC quality, which will provide a higher sound quality than normal streaming.
The feature is expected to focus on the quality, clarity, and simplicity of use. Lossless audio allows the studio-quality detail with no loss of any element of the original recording. On the account of subscribers, it is indicated that they will be notified when the option is made available, and Spotify has stated that it will roll out through October.
What is Lossless Audio?
Lossless audio is a type of file which has not been compressed, and its original sound data is retained. This implies that the listener gets to listen to music similar to the original recording. In contrast to the common streaming format, lossless keeps all the details, which creates higher-quality sound that is more accurate and complete.
How to enable Lossless on Spotify
The feature is accessible to the premium users as they visit the Settings and Privacy menu in the Spotify app and select Media Quality. There they have a choice of lossless streaming to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or downloads. When turned on, a lossless indicator will be displayed in the Now Playing screen and in the Connect Picker.
The feature works with mobile, desktop, and tablet apps as well as devices that can be used with Spotify Connect, such as Sony, Bose, Samsung, and Sennheiser. Spotify, however, cautions that Bluetooth connections are incapable of transmitting lossless audio wholly because of bandwidth constraints. To have the best experience, the company suggests streaming via Wi-Fi using wired headphones or speakers.
Lossless files are also bigger in that they consume more storage and data. It may also require a shorter time to come up to playback than with standard-quality tracks. Nevertheless, to the audiophiles and music enthusiasts, the update can be considered as a significant improvement to the listening experience of Spotify.