Indeed! Same with me.
Edit: I have lossless on my Android phone, but when choosing stemming to my RS130, that option isn’t there. Assuming Spotify still need to share/update their API to be supported by Hifi Rose and others.
Looks like the roll out is slow.
Nothing here in the US from what I can tell.
Nothing on any of my devices…
Dear HiFi Rose users
According to Spotify, Lossless streaming is scheduled to be gradually rolled out to over 50 markets by October.
Premium subscribers in countries such as Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, the United States, and the United Kingdom have already begun receiving the service.
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Will the service work on Rose via Spotify Connect, or will it end up with unfulfilled promises like with Tidal Connect, which you’ve been trying to launch for years and somehow failed to deliver? You’re probably the only company unable to do this, as even streamers at a fraction of the price of your products have had this for a long time.
Tidal Connect is in development, though it’s been delayed significantly since we initially discussed it.
As for Spotify Connect, for now, it will only be available in its current form.
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Give up on this Tidal Connect development phase. It’s been going on for several years now, and it’s clear you won’t be able to do it again. And with Spotify, I see you’ll also be falling behind the rest of the audio world. It’s sad because your devices are technically fine, but the software side is a disaster. Maybe it’s time to invest in this area and hire someone who can improve it.
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I couldn’t have said it better. I love my RS130. It sounds great. A significant improvement over every other streamer I have owned. But, the software/UI is disappointing. If a new startup, Chinese company like Eversolo can get their software and UI to the excellent level pretty much out of the gate, why can’t HiFi Rose? It’s a matter of will.
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Expecting a new API for a streaming service update that has not even rolled out properly is unrealistic.
Patience.
Even a Raspberry Pi with Volumio software for a few dollars supports Tidal Connect, not to mention other similarly priced streamers that have also had Tidal Connect for a long time. If it weren’t for the massive depreciation of my Rose, I would have sold it long ago and bought something that’s as easy to use as other streamers. There’s no hope for any breakthrough in this area, and now it turns out that Spotify lossless won’t work through Spotify Connect either. It’s a mockery of users, that’s all.
@ROSEHAN Do I understand this correct and hear you say that we can forget Spotify Lossless ? Please correct me, because if so this means a total disrespect of your userbase. Years of waiting and then Rose says forget it ? Would mean a massive dump of your equipment. Please tell me I’m wrong.
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I believe that he’s telling you that lossless Spotify isn’t 100% rolled out yet.
I can confirm that here in the US, none of my devices has it yet. Although some have reported it and their website details what to expect.
This isn’t a Rose issue. They are confirming the roll out schedule.
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Thanks for clarifying that it’s basically Spotify limiting not an issue with the HiFi Rose hardware. Hopefully once Spotify expands support, it’ll work seamlessly through Spotify Connect too
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Mark6088,
No company that outsources its software is ever going to have the necessary supervision and control to make well functioning software.
HiFi Rose has to make the commitment to bring the software development in house.
Until then, these issues will continue.
It’s inevitable.
Anyone who has ever had to deal with a vendor knows that they will always blow smoke in your ear but they have their own agenda and it isn’t yours.
StandardModel
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The Spotify update is rolled out here. Its available on my devices, but Rose needs a firmware update to activate it for spotify connect. And its the firmware update I’m worried about. If Rose dont do anything then it remains useless
Dear HiFi Rose Support Team,
I hope this email finds you well.
I am writing to report a query regarding the Spotify Lossless (HiFi) feature when using Spotify Connect with my HiFi Rose RS130 streamer.
I recently gained access to the Spotify Lossless feature on my account, and it works correctly when playing directly on my iOS device. However, when I initiate playback using Spotify Connect to my RS130 unit, the Lossless indicator on my iOS device disappears, although the audio continues to play normally through the RS130.
I would like to confirm if the RS130 is still receiving and playing the Lossless audio stream via Spotify Connect, despite the indicator disappearing from the controlling iOS device.
Could you please provide some insight or advice on this matter? I want to ensure I am utilizing the highest possible quality audio stream to my RS130.
Thank you very much for your time and support.
Sincerely,
Göran
Spotify Connect can do lossless on my Samsung TV but not on RS130. Seriously Hifi Rose, it’s getting embarrassing.
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I can perfectly connect to my rs130, but not yet at the lossless rate. For that Rose needs to implement the related Spotify api.
I didn’t hear back if that api is available to Rose and what implementing timeline they have in mind
Golden Sound released a YT video talking about the fact that Spotify’s ‘Lossless’ isn’t really lossless.
Its a good video and it breaks it down to the fact that the streams still go thru the OS layer and this is where it no longer becomes lossless. Its better… but still not lossless.
You should watch the video.Here:
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Dear HiFi Rose users
Spotify has announced that lossless audio playback will be rolled out gradually depending on the region.
At this time, it is not supported on Rose devices.
If it becomes available in the future, we will make a separate announcement.
According to the latest information, Lossless will be gradually launched in more than 50 markets by October. Premium subscribers in countries such as Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, the United States, and the United Kingdom have already started using it.
It appears that SDK updates are required for support, but as of now, this does not apply to HiFi Rose devices.