going lossless
not like i did not know this before, but it is time to go lossless for my audio collection. what a world of difference in sound.
fta @ http://www.obsessable.com/feature/mp3-vs-flac-vs-wav-audio-formats-primer/
FLAC
Another lossless audio codec is the Free Lossless Audio Codec, commonly referred to as FLAC. FLAC is popular with the audio enthusiast scene, as the files created are smaller than WAV files, though the files still maintain all the audio fidelity of a WAV file. FLAC files can also be paired with “cue sheets” that define individual tracks inside of one larger FLAC file. FLAC files cannot be played back with most portable audio hardware, requiring either modified iPod firmware or custom portable players, but several notable players support it such as several in the Cowon line (including the Cowon A3, and iAUDIO 7) as well as the iriver SPINN, the SanDisk Sansa slotMusic player, and a number of Samsung PMPs including the YP-S2. FLAC’s other primary advantage is that it is free, and any device manufacturer can implement FLAC at no charge. If you’re looking for components to handle your FLAC collection, an updated list of many of the devices that support FLAC is kept at Sourceforge.
ALAC
One lossless format implemented on the most popular portable media player, the iPod, is the Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC). ALAC allows users to take audio straight from CDs, convert it in iTunes to ALAC, and play it back in full fidelity on an iPod. ALAC files can only be played in Apple’s music ecosystem (iTunes, Quicktime and iPod) and therefore the format is mainly suitable for audiophiles who enjoy listening to lossless music on an iPod exclusively.
since i am almost all mac at home, i am tempted to go ALAC for my collection. but FLAC is more open. wish i never sold the old CDs.
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