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 …

Oct 16, 2025 · PMC Prodigy 1 review What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 winner. Prodigies indeed, these newcomers have what it takes to trouble the class leaders Tested at £1250 / $1699 / AU$2299

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 …

4 days ago · 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 …

Jan 20, 2026 · We test the streaming files to establish whether Spotify’s long-awaited lossless delivery actually serves the bit-perfect quality it promises. Results were good, but there is a catch.

Jan 31, 2025 · 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 …

Jul 31, 2023 · Ever since its launch in 2020, Sony 's next-generation PlayStation has been lacking an important audio feature; that is until now. As part of a new update rolling out to members of the PS5 …

May 31, 2022 · In PCM you'll only hear the audio in stereo but sending bitstream means your Sonos soundbar will be able to receive those lovely Dolby formats, including Atmos.

Apr 3, 2025 · 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 …

Feb 4, 2026 · The FiiO M21 is capable of handling hi-res PCM files up to 32-bit/768kHz alongside DSD512 and full MQA decoding, while SBC, AAC and LDAC Bluetooth codecs are all on the menu.