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Audio Tech Blitz: Headphones & Speakers Hit High Notes (Sept 10–11, 2025)

September 10 brought a milestone for music streaming quality. Spotify Lossless is finally live, marking the service’s first foray into higher-than-CD fidelity. Branded simply as “Spotify Lossless,” the feature unlocks FLAC streaming at 24-bit/44.1 kHz for Premium users, after a staggering eight-year wait since hi-fi rumors first began whathifi.com. This launch closes a long-running gap – rivals like Tidal, Qobuz, and Apple Music have offered lossless or high-res tiers for years whathifi.com. Notably, Spotify isn’t paywalling the upgrade: Lossless access is included in the standard Premium plan, with subscribers receiving app notifications as the rollout progresses whathifi.com whathifi.com.

2025–2026 Hi-Fi & Home Audio Gear Showdown: Amplifiers, Speakers & Soundbars Unveiled

The home audio landscape is roaring into 2025 and 2026 with a new wave of Hi-Fi innovation. From massive 15-channel amplifiers to sleek wireless speakers and Dolby Atmos soundbars, major brands are pushing the boundaries of sound. In this report, we compare the latest and most popular amplifiers, speakers, and soundbars – including iconic names like Denon, Marantz, Yamaha, Sonos, KEF, Bowers & Wilkins, Sennheiser, Sony, Bose, Devialet, and Focal. We’ll dive into features, specs, and innovations that set these models apart, highlight expert commentary, and explore market trends shaping the audiophile and premium mainstream segments. Let’s crank up the volume on what 2025–2026 has in store for home audio enthusiasts!

19 July 2025

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