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Is FLAC worth it..?

post #1 of 131
4/25/08 at 1:35am
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Is that quality really worth it?
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post #2 of 131
4/25/08 at 1:37am
If you have a surplus of disk space, I don't see why not. Unless you use a portable that doesn't support or have enough space to realistically use lossless codecs.

My ears can't tell the difference between ~224kbps VBR MP3 and FLAC, so your mileage may vary.
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post #3 of 131
4/25/08 at 1:59am
It's worth it just to keep a backup of your files. Plus I actually use it for home listening.

The best part about having a lossless backup is being able to convert them to any format you want with the push of a few buttons. Sure beats re-ripping all 200+ of my albums if I want higher quality.
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post #4 of 131
4/25/08 at 2:30am
I've compared FLAC with VBR V0 and with some songs I can tell a noticeable difference and some songs not much at all.

Overall I'd say that lossless songs sound a bit warmer. I'd say it's worth it as long as you have the disk space.
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post #5 of 131
4/25/08 at 2:53am
I can't tell difference between FLAC and 128kbps when I'm listening to White stripes - Jack White plays 4000$ guitars though 30$ amps
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post #6 of 131
4/25/08 at 3:14am
$4000 guitars? I thought Jetson was like $100 from Macy's or something.
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post #7 of 131
4/25/08 at 5:10am
I dont use it so my answer would be no.
If i want a really good recording i use my hi-md and optical out
Rest of the time i just use between 192 and 256 and for on the go i'm happy with that
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post #8 of 131
4/25/08 at 7:15am
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Originally Posted by Shizdan View Post
Is that quality really worth it?
For archiving purposes, yes. For portable use, no.
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post #9 of 131
4/25/08 at 9:44am
1 CD: 250MB in FLAC
1 HD @ 500GB: $150

Price per CD: 7.5 cents.

CDs that are not worth 7.5 cents to store are not worth listening to.
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post #10 of 131
4/25/08 at 10:01am
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Originally Posted by Solan View Post
1 CD: 250MB in FLAC
1 HD @ 500GB: $150

Price per CD: 7.5 cents.

CDs that are not worth 7.5 cents to store are not worth listening to.
not much room to argue with that logic
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post #11 of 131
4/25/08 at 11:08am
For my computer? Yes.

For my portable player? No.

Nylan
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post #12 of 131
4/25/08 at 11:09am
Lossless = Yes (imo that is)
FLAC = Depends. Depends on which software and hardware you use, since its not supported by all of them meaning that for some software and hardware you are better off with another codec.
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post #13 of 131
4/25/08 at 11:19am
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Originally Posted by Solan View Post
1 CD: 250MB in FLAC
1 HD @ 500GB: $150

Price per CD: 7.5 cents.

CDs that are not worth 7.5 cents to store are not worth listening to.
Agreed 100%.

Except wait for a deal on the 500GB drive and you'll get it for $100. Then buy two, so you can backup your music.

That brings you up to 10 cents per cd. Still a no brainer IMO.
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post #14 of 131
4/25/08 at 11:51am
To me, if you are using lossy, then you are rationalizing (no, i dont mean rationing, although i guess thats true too lol).

And at some point you will wish you did differently
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post #15 of 131
4/25/08 at 3:18pm
if you dont rip in lossless you will regret it in the future
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