The Audiophiles Guide
The Audiophile's Guide podcast is your invitation into the world of high-end audio, and connecting with me, Paul McGowan—a 50-year veteran in the art and science of sound and the co-founder and CEO of PS Audio. We do kind of a mind meld between me and our technologically connected hosts. Each episode is a fresh, no-nonsense exploration of how to bring music to life in your home, drawn from my decades of hands-on experience designing the gear that makes it happen.
The Audiophiles Guide
How lossless manages to squeeze file size without losing bits
How can a “lossless” audio file be smaller than the original—and still sound exactly the same? Today we’re diving into the magic of lossless compression. Unlike MP3s, which toss out information, lossless formats like FLAC and ALAC use clever math to shrink files without losing a single bit. It’s like zipping a folder—you get smaller size, perfect recovery. We’ll break down how it works, and why your music deserves nothing less.
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