Spotify to launch 'Hi-Fi' lossless streaming for additional monthly fee
Did someone say free vinyl?!
A concerted move to tap into the growing number of audio snobswannabe audiophiles music fans conscious about the quality of their content, specific prices and bundles are a little unclear for now. Some users have been met with a pop-up offering Spotify Hi-Fi along with a free vinyl and discounts on vinyl purchases -- all for as little as $5 extra. Others, meanwhile, have been presented with half of the aforementioned perks at double the cost, though there could be currency discrepancies in play. It remains to be seen how much Spotify will actually charge when Hi-Fi does launch, but it's clear that the Swedish firm is throwing the gauntlet down to competitors like Tidal.
Spotify Premium currently offers lossy files up to 320 kpbs which, for many, is quite enough. But with smartphones now rolling with in-built DACs and the requisite ports to accommodate a more accomplished audio experience, it's about time Spotify did likewise.
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source: The Verge
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