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06-02-2009, 02:38 AM
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FLAC or Apple Lossless?
What do you use? Is there a difference between them?
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06-02-2009, 02:51 AM
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There is no different in sound quality. Apple Lossless is probably more convenient for you if you are an iTunes user.
I use FLAC just because I've always used it.
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06-02-2009, 02:52 AM
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I cant tell the difference but i use apple lossless since my iphone works with it, while it does not with flac.
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No difference on sound quality.
ALAC if you're going to use it with Apple's stuff, FLAC for anything else.
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The only real difference: FLAC is open source format, ALAC is apple-owned proprietary. FLAC will not work on a non-rockboxed iPod.
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I use ALAC.
No differences sound quality wise (they are lossless). But there are other major differences, like hardware/software support, compression rate/speed, license, features, ...
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06-10-2009, 06:21 AM
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06-10-2009, 06:23 AM
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FLAC unless you're using iTunes.
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06-10-2009, 09:53 AM
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APE, coz it compresses better!
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Flac for me
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I tend to go for FLAC...lossless is best for archival stuff anyway, and an open-source format's going to better ensure you'll always be able to use them. Apple can do whatever they evilly please to ALAC.
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^ Just so you know, there are open-source Apple Lossless encoders and decoders as well. So risk-wise there should be no difference to ex. FLAC.
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Quote:
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Depends on your intended use. APE compresses better but it's harder to decompress. FLAC makes more sense on portable devices.
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I hear absolutely no difference in audible sound. It is just a matter of function and ease, Apple products natively support ALAC whereas FLAC is opensource and only works on older modified ipods, but other media players just fine. Like Sansa players.
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Quote:
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Perhaps because there are no difference? 
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