[Snatch]

Hey guys,
 
Someone told me the other day that iTunes' output is equivalent to 256 kbps, no matter if the file quality of the song playing is higher. Could someone shed some light on this for me? If it is true than i will look for another player, but this will be a pain in the ***** so i'd rather not.
 
Thanks

 

[chewy4]

That doesn't even make sense.
 
In order to play a compressed file, it must first be decompressed which brings the output to the same bitrate and whatnot of an uncompressed file, just that some data would be missing(nothing audible in most cases with 256kbps).

 

[mitchflorida]

It is 256 Kbps Variable Bit Rate AAC, which is better than MP3.  It is thought you can't hear any differences above that, or that most people can't.  Also it was designed to save space on your device or disk drive.
 
I really don't know anyone who streams higher than 320 Kbps MP3.
 
 
If you want higher you will probably have to buy the CD and rip at whatever bit rate you require.

 

[Henkali]

For original poster: I don't know if that is true nor I've heard such thing. I don't think its true though, why would there be whole Apple Lossless format available if even Apple's own player wouldn't play it lossless?

 

[Snatch]

Okay so, at least for 320kbps MP3's iTunes is no problem? all my music ist 320 so then it'll be fine