This story is part of our end-of-year series This Year in Gear rounding up the most notable releases of 2022. For more stories like this, click here. 2022 was a pretty momentous year for audio gear.

To listen to Hi-Res audio on Windows, you’ll need compatible audio files (like FLAC or DSD), a Hi-Res-capable output device (preferably wired), updated audio drivers, and a player like AIMP or ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As high-resolution streaming audio (higher than CD quality) slowly becomes more prevalent on subscriptions like Tidal Hi-Fi Plus and Amazon ...