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smash101
Contributor I
Sep 29, 2025 9:47 AM UTC

Why is Spotify Lossless unavailable on Sonos Amp via Spotify Connect?

I’m trying to play music from Spotify in ‘Lossless’ quality on my Sonos Amp via Spotify Connect, but the option doesn’t appear. In the Spotify app, it shows (for the Sonos Amp):

  • "This device currently supports streaming qualities up to 'Very high'."

  • "This device is not compatible with lossless audio quality. To listen in lossless, try changing your device."

I’ve tried connecting via both mobile and desktop (Mac) Spotify apps and have already followed Spotify’s official “Listen in lossless” steps (https://support.spotify.com/uk/article/spotify-connect/).

Has anyone successfully played Spotify Lossless on a Sonos Amp via Spotify Connect, or is this a known limitation? Any advice or workarounds would be appreciated!

 

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YLA g
Lyricist III
Oct 18, 2025 11:15 PM UTC

Compare Mave2


I got 24 bits Flac (screenshot upload is not working)

 

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Belly M
Belly M
Oct 19, 2025 7:59 AM UTC

Sigh - these screen shots of the Spotify app are meaningless, post one from the Sonos app that shows CD quality or better using Spotify Connect. As posted previously once the music goes via AirPlay it gets converted into AAC but the Spotify App is not savvy to this.

 

Anyway… Spotify lossless is due very soon!

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    Belly M
    Belly M
    Oct 20, 2025 1:18 PM UTC

    Try it today… Spotify Connect now gives you lossless audio on Sonos hardware.

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    Chrille1231
    Lyricist II
    Oct 20, 2025 2:50 PM UTC

    Hi. I just tried - from germany. Doesn't work. As described, i see the option but for my sonos connect it's greyed out. I still use  the sonos s1 app because i have the connect and speakers for long time so ist gen1 i suppose. Could that be an issue or just wait till the have it matched?

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    Stanley_4
    Stanley_4
    Grand Maestro
    Oct 20, 2025 3:40 PM UTC

    Soon, maybe not everywhere at the same time.

    There will likely be an official announcement once it is widely available. 

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      Airgetlam
      Airgetlam
      Oct 20, 2025 5:33 PM UTC

      I’d imagine Spotify is going to ‘roll’ it out carefully, so ‘official’ announcements may take time, as the process occurs. 

      Such a significant change probably needs care, it isn’t something I’d want to ‘flip a switch’ on. 

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      Bruce
      AjTrek1
      AjTrek1
      Oct 20, 2025 5:49 PM UTC

      Spotify Lossless will play through speakers connected to a Sonos Amp.


      In the first picture you see I have a room called Speakers with the primary Sonos component being a Sonos Amp.

      In the second picture you see what’s playing from inside the Sonos App. It shows Spotify Lossless.

      In third picture you see the actual Spotify App showing Lossless.
       

       

       

       

       

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      smash101Author
      Contributor I
      Oct 26, 2025 1:53 PM UTC

      Checked today and it looks like Lossless is finally showing up on Spotify and on Sonos Amp via Spotify Connect! 🥳 

       

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      Chrille1231
      Lyricist II
      Oct 26, 2025 2:03 PM UTC

      For me in germany with Sonos connect on arcam avr550 it is not working yet.

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      AjTrek1
      AjTrek1
      Oct 26, 2025 2:40 PM UTC

      The Connect transfers audio in your case to a 3rd party amp. That may have an effect on what you are able to stream. Not 100% sure…so I suggest you call Sonos tech support for a definitive answer.

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