- 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 . . .
It was designed to be a simpler, more space-efficient way of storing digital music data than PCM Importantly, DSD was also designed to be easy to convert to PCM files with sampling rates based on multiples of 44 1kHz Around the same time, Sony and Philips were developing a replacement for CD, something that ultimately became the SACD disc
- High-resolution audio: everything you need to know | What Hi-Fi?
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 Our favourites include the budget Sony NW-A306, mid-range Astell Kern A norma SR35 and high-end Astell Kern A ultima SP3000 Desktop
- PCM Replacement Options - Chevy SS Forum
Granted the Gen 3 PCM's are a little more simplistic than the Gen 4s but I'd think that would be easier than buying a new PCM TCM 2016 Chevy SS HW - can, Rotofab, 1-7 8 ARH headers +cats and LMS tune
- PMC Prodigy 1 review - What Hi-Fi?
The PMC Prodigy 1 standmounters we have here make up a two-strong range alongside the Prodigy 5 floorstanders, together opening up PMC speakers to a wider audience looking for compact loudspeakers for small-to-medium-sized rooms below the £2000 $2000 AU$4000 mark
- How to get the best picture and sound from your PlayStation 5
The PS5 family has since grown Last year the standard console was joined by the PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro – as the names suggest, the former is more lithe, while the latter packs more power
- HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC: everything you need to know
HDMI, which stands for 'High-Definition Multimedia Interface' (keep that in your back pocket for future pub quiz use), first appeared 20 years ago and quickly transformed how we connect our TVs, projectors, soundbars and AV amplifiers It's evolved significantly since then, too, going from a
- PMCs new Prophecy range of stereo speakers looks to the future
PMC has just launched a new premium speaker range called Prophecy This consists of five models – a standmounter, three floorstanders and a dedicated centre speaker – and has seen the company take a holistic approach to the engineering and design While every element of the speakers is new, it
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