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technology1 month ago•11 min saved

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.

via SlashGear|

#apple-devices #dac #flac

apps-and-software2 months ago•69 min saved

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.

via Android Central|

#apps-and-software #lossless-audio #music-streaming

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

4K Blu-ray vs Streaming: Picture and Sound Quality Showdown

4K Blu-ray discs generally offer superior picture and sound quality compared to streaming due to higher bitrates, less compression, and lossless audio, but streaming provides greater convenience and cost-effectiveness, with ongoing technological improvements potentially narrowing the quality gap.

via What Hi-Fi?|

#4k-blu-ray #bitrate #hdr

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Spotify Introduces New Features and Listener Tools at Elevate Festival

Spotify has introduced five new features including ChatGPT integration for personalized recommendations, track exclusion from Taste Profile, lossless audio streaming, in-app messaging for sharing, and playlist transition customization, enhancing user control and experience.

via Spotify|

#features #lossless-audio #recommendations

technology6 months ago•6 min saved

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.

via Tom's Guide|

#audio-quality #lossless-audio #music-streaming

technology6 months ago•4 min saved

Essential Features Your Flagship Headphones Might Be Missing

This article highlights essential and lesser-known features to maximize your headphone experience, including lossless playback, reverse charging, shortcut access, spatial audio, multipoint pairing, sidetone, and head gesture controls, with tips on how to enable and use them effectively.

via Mashable|

#features #headphones #lossless-audio

technology7 months ago•5 min saved

Spotify Lossless: A Step Up in Audio Quality Amidst Competition

Spotify Lossless offers a subtle improvement in audio quality primarily noticeable with wired headphones and high-quality speakers, but the benefits are minimal for most casual listeners, especially on Bluetooth devices, and the higher resolution options are often not worth the extra hassle or cost.

via The Verge|

#audio-quality #bluetooth-limitations #lossless-audio

technology7 months ago•3 min saved

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.

via TechRadar|

#audio-quality #lossless-audio #music

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Spotify Launches Lossless Audio for Premium Users

Spotify has launched a lossless high-quality audio service for premium users, offering tracks up to 24-bit and 44.1 kHz FLAC, initially in the US and expanding to over 50 countries. Despite this upgrade, the platform faces criticism from artists over its business practices and artist monetization issues.

via NME|

#audio-quality #lossless-audio #music-streaming

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Spotify Launches Lossless Audio for Premium Users

Spotify has introduced lossless audio streaming for its Premium users, offering tracks in up to 24-bit and 44.1 kHz FLAC, enhancing audio quality amid competition from services like Tidal, Amazon Music HD, and Apple Music. The move comes as some artists have pulled their music from Spotify due to disagreements over company investments and values.

via Pitchfork|

#audio-quality #lossless-audio #music-streaming

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Spotify Launches Free Lossless 24-Bit Audio for Premium Users

Spotify has finally launched lossless 24-bit audio streaming for Premium users in select regions at no extra cost, using FLAC format and requiring wired headphones or Spotify Connect for the best experience, marking a long-awaited upgrade since its 2021 announcement.

via 9to5Google|

#24-bit #lossless-audio #premium

music7 months ago•2 min saved

Spotify Launches Lossless Audio for Premium Users

Spotify has finally launched lossless audio for its Premium subscribers after over four years of anticipation, offering an improved listening experience without additional cost, initially rolling out to select countries and planning a global expansion.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#hifi #lossless-audio #music

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Spotify Launches Lossless HD Audio for Premium Users After 8 Years

Spotify has finally launched its long-awaited lossless audio feature for premium subscribers in 50 markets worldwide, offering CD-quality streaming at no extra cost, after years of anticipation and delays.

via Billboard|

#lossless-audio #music-streaming #premium-users

technology7 months ago•3 min saved

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.

via Variety|

#hd-audio #lossless-audio #music-streaming

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Earbuds: Enhanced Sound, ANC, and Battery Life

Bose has upgraded its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones with lossless audio, improved noise cancellation, longer battery life, and new design elements, all while maintaining the same price of $449, with availability starting October 2.

via Engadget|

#battery-life #bose #lossless-audio