AUDIO FORMAT

PCM 16-bit / 44.1 kHz

PCM Lossless

Specifications

FamilyPCM
Bit depth16
Sample rate44,100 Hz
Bit rate1.411 Mbps stereo
Lossless?yes
Extensions.wav, .aif
SpecificationIEC 60908 (CD-DA)
DeveloperSony / Philips

Overview

CD-quality linear PCM. 16-bit quantization at 44,100 samples per second per channel, 1.411 Mbps stereo. The CD-DA reference (IEC 60908, 1980).

Typical use cases

  • compact disc playback
  • streaming baseline

Supported on these devices

DEVICE

Reference Portable DAP

Dap

DEVICE

Compact Balanced DAP

Dap

DEVICE

Desktop Reference DAC

Desktop Dac

DEVICE

USB-C Dongle DAC

Portable Dac

DEVICE

Integrated DAC + Amp

Dac Amp