MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC: all the audio file formats explained 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 audio storage mechanism in the digital domain Both WAV and AIFF files use similar technology, but store data in slightly different ways
What is DSD audio? A niche digital music format for audiophiles . . . Standard DSD recordings are still relatively rare compared with the PCM alternatives, and those higher-speed versions are extremely niche DSD fans claim the format is as close to analogue as digital gets If you could look at a DSD digital stream, it’s possible to draw the analogue waveform simply by looking at the density of 0s and 1s
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What is a DAC? And why do you need one anyway? DSD, or Direct Stream Digital, is an alternative to PCM and was originally conceived for Super Audio CD (SACDs) – a format championed by Sony and Philips in the late 1990s and into the noughties
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Best active speakers 2025: our experts pick the top pairs with . . . Optical and HDMI ARC can both carry stereo PCM (uncompressed) and Dolby DTS 5 1 (compressed), though HDMI e ARC has greater bandwidth and can therefore transmit the next-gen Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound formats This distinction shouldn't make much difference to how you listen to TV via your stereo active speakers, mind you
Porsche is bringing Dolby Atmos audio to its in-car hi-fis, but there’s . . . The PCM update introduces new hardware, so the user experience should be better, with Porsche claiming it will be more responsive You’ll also have access to a whole range of third-party apps, which you can use natively in Porsche’s new App Center And this brings us to the second caveat To experience Dolby Atmos you will need a Tidal subscription and to stream natively using the Tidal
Coaxial vs optical vs HDMI: which is the best audio connection to use? An optical connection also can’t support more than two channels of uncompressed PCM audio Then there's the threat of damage if an optical cable is bent too tightly What about HDMI? Launched in 2002, HDMI is a one-size-fits-all connection for video and audio
Bluesound Node Icon review - What Hi-Fi? Bluesound’s Node Icon is a superb, well-featured music streamer that sounds a cut above the rest of its siblings – and outperforms its price rivals