When you want to maximize your listening experience, lossless audio sources provide an appealing solution. By avoiding the limitations of perceptual coding, you maintain access to the full-quality recording with all its original fidelity. Pure Audio Streaming recently showcased its offerings at HIGH END Vienna 2026, revealing what’s next for listeners, including expanded software support.
Despite the potential benefits, there are numerous caveats that could significantly undermine any quality improvements that lossless audio might provide, particularly when it comes to portable speakers. Even if they support aptX Lossless or wired lossless input, many are simply not built robustly enough to deliver sound that truly captures the subtle nuances that compression often obscures.
Currently, Pure Audio Streaming supports iOS, Android, and Android TV, which means there is a good chance that listeners are using wireless speakers or headphones that may not fully utilize the source quality. However, the company has announced plans to expand access to Apple TV, macOS, and Windows desktops sometime in Q3 of this year, making it ideal for enjoying audio with a quality external audio interface.
In addition to expanding platform support, the company is also exploring potential new delivery formats and introducing a new retail program aimed at introducing more audio enthusiasts to its technologies.
Pure Audio Streaming’s subscription plans start at $25 per month, or you can opt for a full year for $275, effectively getting one month for free.