Testing Spotify's lossless audio streaming feature converted me into a Hi-Fi listener
Spotify's HiFi mode streams music in a lossless format, delivering the full recording as it was mastered
Android Police reports on a user's experience with Spotify's new HiFi Lossless audio streaming feature. The feature, which streams music in a lossless format delivering CD-quality audio, was initially met with curiosity by the author, who expected only minor improvements. However, upon enabling the feature and listening through high-end headphones and speakers, the author noticed significant improvements in the listening experience.
These improvements included more texture, better separation, and enhanced detail in vocals, instruments, and overall mix. The author notes that the differences are most noticeable when paying close attention to the music, especially when using wired headphones, external DACs, or high-end speakers. While Bluetooth earbuds do not reveal the same level of difference, the author concludes that the feature offers a noticeable upgrade in audio quality for those who can fully appreciate it.
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