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What is M4A?
M4A is an audio-only MPEG-4 container, commonly using AAC encoding. It provides better quality than MP3 at similar file sizes.
Format Details
- Full Name
- MPEG-4 Audio
- Extension
- .m4a
Key Features
- Better than MP3
- Apple ecosystem
- AAC encoding
- Metadata support
What is DSF?
DSF (DSD Stream File) is a container for Direct Stream Digital audio, the encoding technology behind Super Audio CDs (SACD). It uses 1-bit sigma-delta modulation at sampling rates of 2.8224 MHz (DSD64) or 5.6448 MHz (DSD128), capturing audio with extremely high temporal resolution prized by audiophiles.
Format Details
- Full Name
- DSD Stream File
- Extension
- .dsf
Key Features
- 1-bit DSD encoding
- 2.8/5.6 MHz sampling rates
- SACD-compatible
- ID3v2 metadata support
M4A vs DSF
| Feature | M4A | DSF |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | MPEG-4 Audio | DSD Stream File |
| Extension | .m4a | .dsf |
| Best For | Better than MP3 | 1-bit DSD encoding |