What the system does with it
Apple devices play CAF; Android does not.
How MP95 plays it
| iPhone & iPad | Apple’s decoder |
|---|---|
| Android | FFmpeg, PCM and ALAC inside CAF. Add the folder once with Add music folder. |
| Mac | FFmpeg |
Whatever the format, the file goes through the same 32-bit float path: bit-perfect when nothing is switched on, the output at the file’s rate on a USB DAC, gapless joins and ReplayGain from its tags. The Hi-Fi path.
Getting CAF files onto a device
On iPhone and iPad: add a folder in Files, share the file to MP95, or drop it in over a cable. On Android: put it in your Music folder or anywhere you add with Add music folder. On Mac: point MP95 at the folder, or Open With from Finder. iPhone guide · Android guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play CAF on iPhone?
Yes, in MP95: apple’s decoder.
Can I play CAF on Android?
Yes, in MP95: fFmpeg, PCM and ALAC inside CAF. Android’s media index does not list these files, so add their folder with Add music folder; after that they play like any other track.
Can I play CAF on a Mac?
Yes, in MP95: fFmpeg. MP95 also opens these files from Finder with Open With.