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Spotify Add Lossless Audio(24-bit / 44.1 kHz FLAC) for Premium Subscribers
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this post was submitted on 10 Sep 2025
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Gotta say I'm surprised to see Spotify adding something people actually want. It must be getting rough for them.
I might be out of the loop. Who wants this exactly? There is no audible benefit from lossless audio. I rip all my music to lossless files but that's archival. There's nothing to archive with streaming services.
Over bluetooth through a car stereo, no you won't hear a difference. But over a cable through a decent pair of headphones, there is a difference. Even more with a good DAC, amp, and speakers.
The problem with audio quality is that one bad step in the chain from bits to eardrums will nerf the sound quality. So, if you upgrade one step you have to upgrade all of the other steps too before you will reap any benefits.
As a musician and audio engineer, I would love to say that you should experience a richer music listening experience. On the other hand... fucking rent.
You can read up on my setup on the other comments. As an Audio Engineer you should know better or come with proofs.
You do you, friend. I'm just sharing my experience, not trying prove anything.