Timeline of Eight-Year Wait for Lossless Spotify HiFi Streaming

ow. This move was made possible by the integration of Meridian’s MQA technology. Tidal CEO at the time, Mike Darne, stated that the company was “thrilled” to bring hi-res audio to its subscribers. This marked a significant advancement in the world of music streaming, as Tidal became one of the go-to platforms for audiophiles looking for top-quality sound.2019: Amazon joins the hi-res clubSeptemberAmazon announces the launch of Amazon Music HD, a new tier of its music streaming service that provides access to over 50 million songs in HD quality, with millions of those also available in Ultra HD quality. This move by Amazon was seen as a major step in the popularization of high-resolution audio, making it more accessible to everyday music listeners.2021: Spotify finally joins the lossless game(Image credit: Spotify)FebruaryEight years after the initial rumors surfaced, Spotify officially announced that a lossless HiFi tier was coming to its platform. The announcement was met with much excitement from the music community, eager to experience Spotify’s extensive library in top-notch audio quality. While the exact release date and pricing details are still up in the air, the promise of Spotify HiFi has reignited interest in lossless streaming across the board. And so, as we wait with bated breath for Spotify HiFi to materialize, we can take comfort in the fact that the music streaming landscape has come a long way since those first whispers of high-resolution audio. As competitors continue to innovate and push the boundaries of sound quality, the future of lossless streaming looks brighter than ever. And we can only hope that Spotify’s entry into the lossless market will further drive the industry towards a new era of audio excellence.