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Spotify set to raise individual premium pricing in the US for the first time

Spotify is likely to follow Apple Music, Amazon Music and Tidal in increasing the prices it charges users.

TechRadar

Execs see music streaming services as ‘undervalued’ – prepare for more price hikes

Music streaming services have finally started to follow video streaming services with price increases. Expect more to come.

TechRadar

Tidal joins the music streaming price-hike party, and Spotify could be next

Most of the major music streaming services have upped their prices, and Tidal's the latest to do so, but it won't be the last.

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Tidal is changing its pricing, and it’s bad news for HiFi subscribers

Tidal is planning to increase the price of HiFi Tidal from 1st August, leaving many audiophiles set to pay more for their lossless music.

What Hi-Fi?

Tidal price hike coming: how much will it cost?

Tidal HiFi subscription fees are going up, Family Plan too

A free update to WiiM’s cheap wireless high-res music streamer adds a great feature found on expensive streamers

A free upgrade to the WiiM Pro adds Roon Ready certification, making a great wireless music streamer even better

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Tidal plans to rollout another hi-res lossless audio format for HiFi Plus subscribers

Tidal's kept its promise: Hi-res FLAC is rolling out to its early access subscribers and coming to everybody else soon.

TechRadar

Tidal CEO confirms hi-res FLAC roll-out – and drops hint on MQA support

Following the April announcement that Tidal would be adding hi-res FLAC streams to its catalogue, the service’s CEO has confirmed the roll-out has begun.

What Hi-Fi?

Tidal opens the floodgates to 6 million new lossless hi-res tracks

Tidal is now streaming 6 million lossless hi-res tracks in FLAC to Early Access Program users on iOS.

Tom’s Guide

Qobuz review

There's so much that sets it apart – transparency regarding streaming quality, purchases and rentals, no MP3 catalog – Qobuz might be just the music service for audiophiles.

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Astell & Kern A&norma SR35

Trickle-down technology and enhanced features squeeze even more out of Astell & Kern’s entry-level proposition – but not without a price increase.

What Hi-Fi?

Sick of lackluster music streaming? Here are 7 reasons why Apple Music is the best service around right now

Spotify may be the most popular music streaming choice, but we think that Apple Music might just beat it in a few key ways.

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This one secret Tidal feature brings audiophile sound to your computer

Tidal has a hidden feature that gives your Mac or PC elite sound quality. Here’s how to unlock it.

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These $249 Campfire Audio wireless buds destroy the AirPods on sound, but there's a catch

The Campfire Audio Orbit wireless earbuds prioritize sound over everything else, making them perfect for audiophiles unconcerned about features.

TechRadar

6 reasons to upgrade your soundbar - and Dolby Atmos is just one of them

Next-gen gaming, Dolby Atmos, high-res audio – if your soundbar can't handle these, it may need a refresh.

What Hi-Fi?

I love Tidal's high-quality audio, but I'm still going back to Spotify

While Tidal's high-quality audio and music-first approach is appealing, I'm getting sucked back into Spotify.

What Hi-Fi?

Google didn’t launch 3 big products at I/O 2023 and that’s hugely disappointing

Google I/O is over and while the Pixel Fold has tongues wagging, I am disappointed three big items weren’t even mentioned.

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Hi-res upgrade could make Tidal the audiophile’s choice – but there’s still one big problem

Incoming hi-res FLAC streams will give the service wider appeal for hi-fi fans, but rivals still have something over it...

What Hi-Fi?

YouTube Music is a mess, but Google could fix it at I/O with two big upgrades

Google I/O is near, but I'd like to hear more about its plans for YouTube Music than Bard AI.

The Independent UK

Judge nixes Block shareholder suit over online music deal

A Delaware judge has dismissed a shareholder lawsuit against financial technology company Block Inc. over its 2021 acquisition of majority ownership in a music streaming service partly owned by rapper Jay-Z

TechRadar

4 ways to improve music quality from your computer speakers

Computer speakers aren't necessarily designed for music listening, but with a few simple tweaks you can be in hi-fi heaven.

Kiplinger

How to Find Music Streaming Deals

A look at music streaming deals and alternative options now that Spotify has raised prices again.

What Hi-Fi?

Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Generation)

The Fire TV Cube is a beefed-up smart streamer with Alexa at its core – but how does it fair in the picture and sound departments?

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Love Apple Music but hate the jumbled look? iOS 17 could fix it – sort of

Look, Apple Music needs a major revamp and iOS 17 may bring much-needed graphics for text – but will it be enough?

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