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 …

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Feb 11, 2025 · Standard DSD recordings are still relatively rare compared with the PCM alternatives, and those higher-speed versions are extremely niche. DSD fans claim the format is as close to …

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 …

May 6, 2024 · An optical connection also can’t support more than two channels of uncompressed PCM audio. Then there's the threat of damage if an optical cable is bent too tightly. What about HDMI? …

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Jan 16, 2026 · 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 …

Nov 15, 2024 · Rather than use off-the-shelf DAC chips, as the previous generation of K-05 did and most of the competition still do, Esoteric has designed its own circuit that works with FPGA (Field …

Nov 15, 2024 · At the top end, it can losslessly carry 24-bit/384kHz PCM files. Those higher mbps transfers will be over wi-fi and UWB, mind you – not Bluetooth, unless it comes a very long way from …