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Spotify Nears Launch of Lossless Audio Tier as Code Hints Emerge

Snippets in Spotify’s desktop, mobile and web app code suggest the streamer could soon offer CD-quality streaming as an optional premium add-on.

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Overview

  • Technologist Chris Messina and the Spicetify team spotted new “lossless” references in Spotify’s latest desktop, mobile and iOS beta code that describe help cards for 24-bit/44.1 kHz playback.
  • Hidden quality settings in the app indicate lossless streaming will sit alongside existing High and Very High options and work over Spotify Connect and the web player.
  • Industry reports suggest Spotify may bundle lossless audio into a “Music Pro” subscription tier priced approximately $5.99 above its standard Premium plan.
  • New licensing agreements signed with Warner Music and Universal Music Group in early 2025 have likely resolved the rights issues that delayed Spotify’s originally announced HiFi rollout.
  • Alongside lossless, Spotify is apparently testing an “Enhance your headphones” feature aimed at optimizing sound on compatible wired and Spotify Connect devices.