What is FLAC-HD / ALAC-HD and how do I listen to it?

Modified on Fri, 26 Nov, 2021 at 9:38 PM

FLAC-HD / ALAC-HD are high resolution audio formats for audiophiles to enjoy more than three times the fidelity of a standard audio CD. Typically live shows in ALAC-HD and FLAC-HD are recorded at 24 bit / 48 KHz for maximum fidelity. For more information on 24 bit audio, please see these Wiki pages on High-Resolution Audio and Audio bit depth.


FLAC-HD files cannot be played on iTunes without conversion but can also be played on other players like VLC Media Player

ALAC-HD files are native to iTunes but can also be played on other players like VLC Media Player.

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