A simple test can see how well you can recognize lossy formats using your own music choices Beyond a certain point most people can't easily tell the difference High-quality lossless is still the most ...

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Lossless audio is the first step toward audio nirvana. But what is it, does it really make a difference, and how can you get it? Here’s what to know. There’s a difference, of course, between “putting ...

Most casual music fans now love the freedom that wireless earphones have brought, but in terms of audio quality it has meant a downturn However, a few months ago I got a chance to test out the ...

Understanding the world of digital audio formats can be a bit confusing, with an array of different file types and codecs in use. Among these, lossless audio holds a special place, promising ...

Recently, I received the update from Spotify that allows me to access their lossless streaming audio options. I’m insatiably curious, so after years of Spotify promising to provide its 276 million ...

Yesterday Billboard published a new interview with Apple Music head Oliver Schusser and Billboard’s Kristin Robinson. Schusser talked about the origins of Spatial Audio and where it differs from ...

CD-quality music is still the benchmark for decent audio; it’s not quite hi-res, but it’s noticeably better than the lossy, compressed music found on Spotify and your old MP3 library. But actually ...

A new, high-resolution audio format has just launched on Spotify. Spotify announced Lossless Listening on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The new feature allows users to stream music in 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC, the ...

Ever heard the term "lossless audio" swirling around music streaming discussions? This topic, once confined to audiophile circles, has become very mainstream. With Spotify lagging behind and almost ...

A firmware update will bring lossless audio and ultralow-latency audio to Apple's flagship headphones -- but only over a wired connection. Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of ...