"In order to reduce their large size, audio files are usually compressed before being made available on streaming platforms. This means some of the original data is erased, leading to the loss of subtle details such as overtones, dynamic range and depth. But the new update means files can be compressed while preserving all the original information. And the result is a high-resolution audio that fans say 'changes everything' for music lovers."
"'The company recommends users should only listen to music at this quality with wired headphones or speakers on a non-Bluetooth connection. That's because Bluetooth does not currently provide enough bandwidth to transmit the file sizes of lossless audio. Users who select this feature should also stream their music over Wi-Fi because the new file sizes are larger. 'Lossless uses a lot more data and requires a strong internet connection,' Spotify said."
Spotify has launched lossless audio for Premium users, enabling compressed files that preserve all original audio information to produce high-resolution sound. The feature restores subtle details such as overtones, dynamic range and depth that were lost in typical compressed streaming formats. Lossless playback is rolling out across more than 50 countries, including the UK and US, with availability expanding through October. Spotify recommends wired headphones or speakers and Wi‑Fi for streaming and downloads because Bluetooth lacks sufficient bandwidth and lossless files use substantially more data and storage. Competing services already offer lossless options.
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