The most common bit depth is 16-bit, this is the CD-standard and what you’ll find with the majority FLAC files, which are a lossless music format. What this means is the digital audio file has ...

If the initial file is 96/24 and you put it through the MQA system it will come out 48/16 or 17. The bit depth of the file has been changed and removes and you will never get it back. MQA actually ...

These formats typically have a higher bit depth and sample rate, allowing a more accurate representation of the original sound. It does, however, have a few requirements for you to get the best of it.