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 …

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 …

Nov 10, 2025 · 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 …

Aug 6, 2025 · 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 …

May 7, 2025 · DSD, or Direct Stream Digital, is an alternative to PCM and was originally conceived for Super Audio CD (SACDs) – a format championed by Sony and Philips in the late 1990s and into the …

Oct 16, 2025 · The Prodigy 1 open PMC speakers up to a wider audience, and that audience should pounce on them immediately.

Oct 17, 2025 · Hi-res audio is the pinnacle for digital music fans, but what is it, how can you get it, and what kit do you need to listen to it?

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? …

Oct 13, 2025 · Generally speaking, we’ve had nothing but love for Arcam’s recent Radia range of hi-fi separates. It’s delivered multiple five-star products, including a pair of Award-winning stereo …

Feb 2, 2025 · I bought an e38 ecm from frost aka pcm of nc for my lovely 13 scion frs ls swap. Start up tune, all details provided as part of a remote tune service per the website. Well, the fra does run, …