FLAC stands for . It is the file format of choice for those hunting for the keyword string above.
The Audiophile Test Track. The intro features a wide stereo field of acoustic guitars. In FLAC, you can hear the room reverb decay naturally for 2.8 seconds. In a 256kbps AAC, the reverb cuts out artificially. The bass drum hit at 0:32 has a transient peak that will test your DAC’s ability to handle sudden voltage changes.
