To listen to Hi-Res audio on Windows, you’ll need compatible audio files (like FLAC or DSD), a Hi-Res-capable output device (preferably wired), updated audio drivers, and a player like AIMP or ...

A month ago, we asked our readers how you listen to hi-res music in your hi-fi system? Do you exclusively use streaming services, or do you buy and download hi-res files? Overwhelmingly, your answers ...

A lossless audio stream might not actually be lossless by the time it reaches your ears. Don't pay extra for high-res music streaming until you read this. I've been a contributing editor for PCMag ...

Listening to lossless music on Windows 11/10 comes with some effort instead to streaming readily available lossy music on streaming platforms. You can listen to lossless music on Windows in the ...

While there’s been a modest revival in dedicated audio players, most listeners — including many discerning audiophiles — are streaming music straight from their smartphones. And why not? Android ...

When Apple brought lossless tracks to Apple Music at no extra cost, it was a huge deal. Not only did it turn what was already the world’s most popular music streaming service into the most popular ...

Our primer on Hi-Res Audio for those who think Spotify and the Apple iPod raised the bar for music playback. In response, Hi-Res Audio (or high resolution audio) may have been a form of pushback ...

If you’re a Sonos owner, I know that right now you’re probably less interested in talking about streaming services, and a lot more concerned about when (or if) the company will ever finish fixing its ...

Ever since Apple made the brave and not-at-all-controversial decision to remove the headphone jack from the iPhone, the rest of the tech industry followed suit. Today, it's rare to see someone using a ...

Michael Bizzaco has been writing about and working with consumer tech for well over a decade. With a background in home theater sales, installation and repair, Michael's hands-on reviews, how-to ...

Once you start listening to Hi-Res (high-resolution) audio, there is no going back. The quality, the sound, and everything hook you to it. Normal audio does not impress much. Thanks to the advancement ...