MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC: all the audio file formats explained
Feb 10, 2025 · WAV and AIFF are arguably the most popular uncompressed audio file formats, both based on PCM (Pulse Code Modulation), which is widely recognised as the most straightforward …
What is DSD audio? A niche digital music format for audiophiles ...
Feb 11, 2025 · With PCM, the original analogue music waveform is described in two parts. The first is its amplitude (size). In CD this is represented by 16-bits of digital data, which gives us the ability to …
Porsche is bringing Dolby Atmos audio to its in-car hi-fis, but there’s ...
Apr 3, 2025 · The German automotive giant is completely revising its PCM system (Porsche Communication Management) as part of its model year change. And, as part of the update, it’s …
What is a DAC? And why do you need one anyway? - What Hi-Fi?
May 7, 2025 · Digital music files are usually found in the form of Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) and are created by measuring the amplitude of the analogue music signal at regular intervals. The value of …
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Jan 9, 2026 · In PCM, you will hear the audio only in stereo, but sending bitstream means your soundbar will be able to receive those lovely Dolby formats, including Atmos. What are the best equaliser …
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) review - What Hi-Fi?
Feb 19, 2025 · In terms of audio formats, the Beam Gen 2 supports stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos (both the Digital+ and TrueHD versions), multichannel PCM …
PCM Replacement Options - Chevy SS Forum
Nov 8, 2020 · PCM Replacement Options Jump to Latest 8.4K views 19 replies 11 participants last post by 2012LS3Vert Nov 12, 2020 TheMealOnWheels Discussion starter
High-resolution audio: everything you need to know | What Hi-Fi?
Oct 17, 2025 · The vast majority these days support PCM files up to 192kHz or 384kHz, as well as DSD and often MQA, and have built-in access to streaming services for a best-of-both-worlds solution. …
What are the best Bluetooth codecs? aptX, AAC, LDAC and more …
Nov 15, 2024 · At the top end, it can losslessly carry 24-bit/384kHz PCM files. Those higher mbps transfers will be over wi-fi and UWB, mind you – not Bluetooth, unless it comes a very long way from …
Best DACs 2025: USB, desktop and portable digital-to-analogue ...
Mar 23, 2025 · It supports hi-res PCM and DSD files, too. And it can deliver up to 100mW of power (single-ended) into a 32-ohm electrical load, rising to 241mW out of the balanced output, which …