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 ...

There are more lossless music streaming services than ever: Apple, Tidal, Amazon, Tidal and Deezer (but still not Spotify). Here’s how they all compare. The other great thing that this competition has ...

Digital sound is nothing more than numbers. What separates one container from another is how those numbers are packed, how much data (if any) is thrown away, and which devices understand the result.

StreamS and StreamGuys have formed an alliance for providing “next-generation, high-performance live audio streaming using fully compliant standards-based CMAF HLS for low-latency, adaptive-bitrate ...

Choosing the right audio format matters to every producer and mastering engineer. When you know precisely when to use WAV, MP3, or FLAC, your workflow becomes more efficient and your masters retain ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Until recently, music fans have had to face an annoying ...

Smartphones have long since surpassed the old MP3 player when it comes to portable music, and continue to include more and more impressive audio hardware to win over the audiophile crowd – from front ...