Each Headphone Dust MKV is a "Master Container" featuring four distinct ways to listen to the album. You can switch between these tracks using the "Audio" menu in your player (VLC, Plex, Infuse, etc.).
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Hi-Res Stereo (FLAC 24-bit/96kHz)
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Best for: Headphone listening or high-end 2-channel Hi-Fi systems.
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Compatibility: Universal. Works on almost any device. If you are listening on headphones, we recommend a good quality headphone amplifier to get the most out of the 96khz quality!
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Hi-Res 5.1 Surround (FLAC 24-bit/96kHz)
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Best for: Traditional 5.1 home theater setups without Atmos speakers.
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Compatibility: Excellent. Most modern AVRs and PC players.
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Dolby Atmos (E-AC3 / Lossy)
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Best for: Apple devices (iPhone/iPad/Mac used with Airpods Pro/Max), Windows PC users, and streaming-focused setups.
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Compatibility: High. This is the same format used by streaming services that support Dolby Atmos (Apple Music, TIDAL etc). It provides a spatial 3D experience even on hardware that doesn't support "Lossless" TrueHD.
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Dolby TrueHD Atmos (Lossless / Uncompressed)
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Best for: The ultimate immersive listening experience on dedicated home theaters.
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Compatibility: Restricted. Requires hardware capable of "Passthrough" (like the Nvidia Shield or a PC with specific settings) and an Atmos-capable AV Receiver.
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