Where’s that Spotify HiFi tier? Here’s what the CEO has to say

Again in 2021, lengthy earlier than Apple Music introduced lossless audio to its platform, Spotify introduced an upcoming Tremendous Premium (aka HiFi) plan. Whereas the Swedish music streaming large referenced its unreleased high-fidelity tier on a number of events prior to now three years, it has did not ship the product to customers and even present concrete particulars. Fortuitously for the audiophiles on the market, Spotify hasn’t axed its HiFi plans but, however you’ll have to attend for a really very long time.

In keeping with Yahoo Finance (through TechCrunch), Spotify CEO Daniel Ek was requested in regards to the Tremendous Premium plan through the Q3 earnings name. The exec confirmed that the tier continues to be on the best way however didn’t present a timeline or anticipated launch date. By way of unique options, Ek vaguely acknowledged that the Spotify HiFi plan would provide a “higher sound high quality and a bunch of different issues.”

In 2022, Ek defined that Spotify is delaying the deluxe plan on account of licensing points, which is stunning since Apple and Amazon have each efficiently launched lossless audio playback on their platforms. In truth, whereas Spotify plans to cost additional for the HiFi tier, Apple Music gives the choice at no further price. It stays unclear what the opposite Tremendous Premium perks might be and whether or not Spotify customers will justify paying additional to entry them.

Nonetheless, it’s a bit reassuring that the corporate hasn’t utterly deserted this venture in the intervening time.