DVD-Audio
Audiophile optical format
DVD-Audio is a high-resolution audio format that uses DVD discs to deliver sound quality superior to standard CDs.
Released in 2000, it supported multichannel surround sound and higher sampling rates, appealing to audiophiles.
The format never gained mainstream traction and was largely overtaken by digital streaming and downloads.
Often abbreviated DVD-A.
Retaining all original information
- high-resolutionShowing minute visual detail
- bitrateData transfer speed
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- clarityState of being understandable
detail · transparency · precision · purity · fidelity · warmth · tonality · soundstage
Enclose on every side
Flat circular object
- 24-bitColor encoding depth
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- encodingConverting data to format
digital · optical · player · compatibility · Blu-ray · CD · watermarking · track
lossless
Retaining all original information
- high-resolutionShowing minute visual detail
- bitrateData transfer speed
- samplingExtracting subset for study
clarity · detail · transparency · precision · purity · fidelity · warmth · tonality · soundstage · stereo
surround
Enclose on every side
Dolby · MLP · subwoofer · mixing · cinema · speakers · downmixing
disc
Flat circular object
- 24-bitColor encoding depth
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- compressionForcing into smaller space
encoding · digital · optical · player · compatibility · Blu-ray · CD · watermarking · track · album
DVD-AudioMP3
Lossy audio compression standard
AAC · streaming audio · WMA · AM radio · lo-fi
DVD-Audiostreaming
Real-time digital delivery
Spotify · Apple Music · digital download · Tidal · YouTube Music
DVD-AudioCD
Optical data disc
compact disc · MP3 · Spotify · cassette tape
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