I realize this is probably not the most appropriate forum for discussing audio encoding formats on pc's, however I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. I've recently started using Nero's .m4a compression format which I believe is based on AAC. However, I have noticed that...

Hey, brand-spanking new to this forum. So I'm sort of looking to break into the budding audiophile scene, but have not endless funds. Currently, I have Senn HD497's and I've enjoyed them greatly for about a year. I'd like to go to something more primo, but my setup isn't ideal. I mostly listen...