Editing High fidelity (section)

== Modern equipment ==
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Some modern hi-fi equipment can be digitally connected using [[fiber optic]] [[TOSLINK]] cables, [[USB]] ports (including one to play digital audio files), or [[Wi-Fi]] support.

Another modern component is the ''music server'' consisting of one or more [[computer]] [[hard drive]]s that hold music in the form of [[computer file]]s. When the music is stored in an [[audio file format]] that is [[lossless]] such as [[FLAC]], [[Monkey's Audio]] or [[WMA Lossless]], the computer playback of recorded audio can serve as an audiophile-quality source for a hi-fi system. There is now a push from certain streaming services to offer hi-fi services.

Streaming services typically have a modified dynamic range and possibly bit rates lower than audiophile standards.{{Citation needed |date=February 2024 |reason=The statement may be outdated.}} [[Tidal (service)|Tidal]] and others have launched a hi-fi tier that includes access to FLAC and [[Master Quality Authenticated]] studio masters for many tracks through the desktop version of the player. This integration is also available for high-end audio systems.