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Unlocking True Hi-Res Audio on Apple Devices: 12 Apps for Lossless Listening
technology1 month ago

Unlocking True Hi-Res Audio on Apple Devices: 12 Apps for Lossless Listening

The article reviews 12 iPhone/iPad/macOS apps that enable true hi-res, lossless playback on Apple devices—from Apple Music’s built-in lossless ALAC to Tidal, Qobuz, and Amazon Music, plus audiophile players like Audirvana Remote, Roon Remote, VOX, Neutron Music Player, Onkyo HF Player, FiiO Music, NePLAYER, and Flacbox. It highlights support for formats such as FLAC and DSD, 24-bit/192kHz, DAC passthrough to external gear, cloud options, and feature-rich interfaces, all aimed at unlocking higher-fidelity listening on Apple hardware.

Spotify's latest price hike nudges subscribers toward rivals
apps-and-software2 months ago

Spotify's latest price hike nudges subscribers toward rivals

Spotify has raised US prices for its Premium plans (Individual $12.99/mo, Student $6.99, Duo $18.99, Family $21.99), with changes applying immediately to new subscribers and at the next billing cycle for existing ones. The move follows the rollout of Lossless streaming and positions Spotify as more expensive than Apple Music, Tidal, and YouTube Music, prompting readers to consider switching to alternatives that offer higher-quality audio or different value propositions.

Spotify Launches Lossless Audio: Key Features and User Insights
technology6 months ago

Spotify Launches Lossless Audio: Key Features and User Insights

Spotify Lossless has been available for a week, offering improved sound quality with more detail and dynamic range, and the ability to download tracks for offline listening. However, it has lower maximum quality compared to competitors like Tidal and Qobuz, and increases data usage. Overall, it's a valuable upgrade for existing subscribers but may not satisfy audiophiles seeking the highest resolution available.

Spotify Launches Lossless Audio for Premium Users
technology7 months ago

Spotify Launches Lossless Audio for Premium Users

Spotify Lossless is gradually rolling out to Premium users in over 50 countries, offering CD-quality sound up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC, which is better than CD but slightly below competitors like Apple Music and Tidal. It works with Spotify Connect devices but requires manual activation in settings, and streaming in lossless consumes about 1GB per hour, with limited support for Bluetooth devices due to bandwidth constraints.

technology7 months ago

Spotify Launches HD Lossless Audio for Premium Users

Spotify has launched HD lossless audio for Premium subscribers in over 50 markets, offering higher quality sound using FLAC encoding, but only for paid users and not available on the free tier. The feature provides near-universal access to high-quality tracks, with support across various devices and options for offline listening, marking a significant upgrade in Spotify's audio quality since delays since 2022.