
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?
May 7, 2025 · It’s a much more niche format, differing from PCM by offering a bit depth of just one, but much higher sampling rates – commonly DSD64 at 2.8MHz and DSD128 at 5.6MHz. The arguments …
Best budget soundbars 2026: cheap 'bars, tested by our experts
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 …
PMC Prodigy 1 review - What Hi-Fi?
Oct 16, 2025 · 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 …
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. …
Best DACs 2026: USB, desktop and portable digital-to-analogue ...
2 days ago · 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 should be …