If you've been in the market for a set of the best headphones, the best stereo speakers, the best DACs or heck, even the best MP3 players (which now do so much more than play lossy, compressed audio), you'll have seen plenty of products touting support for Hi-Res Audio. What was once the sole domain of premium kit has trickled down to more affordable audio hardware, both thanks to general power creep and growing support for Hi-Res from the best music streaming services too.
But what exactly is Hi-Res Audio? How does it work? It's not a prerequisite to enjoying music, but if you want it, how do you get it? Let's find out.
