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post #31 of 40
8/9/10 at 11:25am
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Oh, crap. Okay, so I downloaded the aucdtect task manager and must admit I am lost. I am using  a MAC and am not sure if I have run into compatibility issues or some other obstacle. I don't even know where to start... would someone please help me?

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post #32 of 40
8/10/10 at 1:10am

You don't have to shell out cash to get a decent portable media player: Check around for iRiver's H100 or H300 series DAPs, add rockbox, and have hours of listening pleasure for 45-75$USD.

 

Enjoy.

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post #33 of 40
9/8/10 at 9:24pm
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Okay, so I ran the auCDtect Task Manager on my laptop PC. I downloaded Nirvana's In Utero in FLAC format and ran it through. Under the 'conclusion' header it said "CDDA 100%" and it said the same thing when I went to 'details' and looked at the spectroprogram. So, I am assuming that means the files are all authentic FLAC? Would I be correct in that assumption?

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post #34 of 40
9/9/10 at 12:09am

sorry, digital neophyte questions  - what are the diffs amongst the file types in iTunes and which are acceptable from an audio quality (or any other) standpoint?  i can import into iTunes with the following encoders: AIFF, AAC, Apple Lossless, MP3, WAV.  which formats should i import my cds into iTunes with, and which should i use to put tunes onto an iMod, a nano, or to burn a cd with? thanks.

- dD

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post #35 of 40
9/9/10 at 12:50am

For some reason when usingauCDtect task manager, load up an album and hit play, they get to 100%, then under "Status" it says "ERROR" and under "Conclusion" it says "CDDA100%." Anyone know what's the go here? It's all highlighted red also.
 


Edited by matthewh133 - 9/9/10 at 12:57am
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post #36 of 40
9/9/10 at 1:48am

Standard best Sound quality/convenience practice is a ALAC for iTunes and 256 kbps AAC for mobile use.

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post #37 of 40
9/9/10 at 9:30pm

is AAC good enough for something like an iMod (as opposed to a less refined set up such as a stock ipod sans amp), or would ALAC be beneficial for this application?

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post #38 of 40
9/9/10 at 10:14pm

I would say it depends on how you use it, if it for mobile use in transports, office (background noise + impossibility to concentrate on the music), I would say certainly AAC is more than sufficient.

For critical listening, it depends on your gear and your own preferences, you could download foobar and do an easy ABX to be sure.

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post #39 of 40
10/27/10 at 11:21am

i came across this report whereby the reviewer compares different sources, and file conversion schemes on a good stereo. the results are interesting, especially his comments about aac vs mp3 both @ 320kbps. :

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/ipod/ipod.html

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post #40 of 40
12/31/10 at 12:18am
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Could it be possible that players with lossless support (flac, alac, whatever) won't deliver the true lossless information? I was looking at the tech specs for the 5th generation ipod classic and under the heading "Digital Player" there was a section entitled "Supported Bit Rate" with "16-320" written next to it.

 

Don't even lossless files have a bit rate? If so, then doesn't that mean your lossless files won't be any better than your 320 bit rate mp3's when using the 5th generation ipod classic (and possibly other DAPs)?

 

Keep in mind that I am a newb and speculating of course.:P

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