In previous episodes of this long-running series looking at the world of high-quality audio, at every point we’ve stayed in the real world of physical audio hardware. From the human ear to the ...

In the hybrid mode, the .wv + .wvc is lossless. The .wv file on its own is lossy. WAVPack also has a fully lossless mode where it creates just a lossless .wv file. Here's one note - Monkey's Audio ...

For the casual music listener, certain audiophile terms have a connotation that might not accurately reflect their true meaning. You hear the term "lossless" and immediately think of a high-fidelity ...

We’ve been hearing a lot about lossless audio lately. Apple Music says it has it. So does Amazon Music. Tidal and Qobuz have it too, but Spotify doesn’t. (Yet. Or still.) Is lossless audio a big deal?

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 ...

Streaming services and hi-fi brands now promote “lossless” music as the new gold standard, promising studio-grade sound in your living room, on your commute, and even from your phone. Behind the ...

There’s been a lot of talk lately about lossless audio, and that might have led you think that you need special equipment or an expensive streaming music service to get it. But that couldn’t be ...