Lossless audio is the first step toward audio nirvana. But what is it, does it really make a difference, and how can you get ...

Lossless formats like ALAC and FLAC grab headlines, but AAC is the best audio format for most everyday listeners.

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Call it what you want: Spotify Lossless, HiFi, or Music Pro. The point is that Spotify is gearing up to launch a more premium tier so users can enjoy higher-quality songs. While a report from ...

Can you enjoy your favorite YouTube videos as high-quality audio files offline? Converting YouTube videos to FLAC format lets users listen to their favorite content without an internet connection.

The big picture: Teenagers and young adults of the late 1990s will remember Winamp as the de facto music player on their Windows PCs. If tinkering with electronics and fabrication is your jam, give ...

You didn't accidentally enter a time machine back to 2005. Believe it or not, the MP3 player is not dead. Sure, the classic iPods of yesteryear might be out of the picture, as the best smartphones can ...

Music player apps have emerged as indispensable tools for music enthusiasts. Beyond offering high-quality audio and user-friendly interfaces, these apps curate your music library with intuitive ...

MP3 has become synonymous with audio files around the world. Its size and above-average quality have really helped in global adoption. The only problem with MP3 is that it is a lossy format. This ...