Quote: Sure. I'm just saying every recording process involves lossy 'compression' of one sort or another. It helps put a perspective to remember that. Not sure why you think CD is a universal format... or why that is of any importance now a days. There are probably far more computers than...

All formats are lossy, whether analog or digital. Information is always lost during the recording process. So it's down to (1) your system's reproduction capability and (2) your hearing whether you notice a difference between any two formats. The general consensus seems to be that 320kbps MP3s...