I just do iTunes and AAC Encoder custom(128kbps for mono and 320kbps for stereo)

I'm in the process of re-ripping my cds into apple lossless from aiff. Reason is that I'm running out of space on my ipod classic and I would think re-ripping into lossless would help a "little".   My main question is...Is there an audible difference b/w 320kbps and apple lossless? Right...

anyone know which in-ear headphones are similar to the grado sr80s or alessandro ms1s in price/sound quality? I thought I'd look for something that doesn't bleed so much, portable and won't bother other people on the plane while maintaining the sound quality of my home set(alessandro ms1)  ...

i just ended up getting the ones on ebay

alessandro ms1 :)

Is vilaibhan on ebay the only option or are there other cases that are similar that will fit my alessandro ms-1

The largest I can find is the Archos 5 500gb. That seems like overkill for me.  I have a 120gb ipod classic right now, but was wondering if there was something between the 200gb range and that 500 gb max. I know the classic is 160gb right now, but I would rather have something bigger.   I...

Where's a place I can get a case for the ms1's?

What's the difference between the old ms1 and the "2009" version on the website? Are the ms1's cupped or padded?

Any suggestion if I don't plan on getting an amp? Still the Alessandros?

I'm looking for something not too expensive (under 120) and that can be easily driven without an amp. Most of the music I listen to falls under the category of what sounds great with grados. I'm using aiff files for my music in case that matters. Also, one of the guys at a store I went to...

Anyone like the ath-esw9a? How are they compared to the ath-m50s?

redid the title and OP just to show some progress and redo my wants

Would I need an amp for my iPod classic if I get the m50s?

hopefully I'm posing this in the right forum   I was wondering if there are any good music shops in the DC area or in washington DC that sell headphones like ultrasone, audio technica, beyerdynamic, etc.  I'd rather go to places near metro stations if they are not in DC, that is if you know...