[Hellraiser86]

My 1z arrived just today and I was looking for a perfect case. Then I searched at the Dignis store but unfortunately the one I want is sold out...
I am talking about the blue Midas case as shown in the picture.
So does someone know where I could get it (and get it delivered to Germany)?

 

[endlesswaves]

Here's a WAV to FLAC to WAV conversion test, using FLAC 1.3.2.

After the conversion, both the original WAV file and the resulted WAV file were compared at a binary level using the "File compare" tool available in Windows (more info here).



As it can be seen, there are no differences between the original and the resulted WAV file.

Also, I used the maximum level of compression, which is 8, with the help of the "--compression-level-8" option.

Hope this clear things up.

Edit: @endlesswaves check this out.

Thanks for the effort. You may be right. But I still believe my ears (although I might not be of sound mind). I do not want to dispute. Just as I once argued with a audio store manager that usb cables are just 0s and 1s. Why do I need an expensive usb cable for my amp. I amazed after trying out a few higher end cables and leaving me feeling stupid.

 

[515164]

Thanks for the effort. You may be right. But I still believe my ears (although I might not be of sound mind). I do not want to dispute. Just as I once argued with a audio store manager that usb cables are just 0s and 1s. Why do I need an expensive usb cable for my amp. I amazed after trying out a few higher end cables and leaving me feeling stupid.

As mentioned, I get the fact that some people may perceive a difference in the sound quality. I only wanted to clear things up in regards to the fact that FLAC is a lossless audio codec and nothing is lost during the compression.

 

[lumdicks]

My 1z arrived just today and I was looking for a perfect case. Then I searched at the Dignis store but unfortunately the one I want is sold out...
I am talking about the blue Midas case as shown in the picture.
So does someone know where I could get it (and get it delivered to Germany)?

I am a huge fans of Dignis and yes, the blue Patina case is gorgeous! I suggest you dropping an email to Dignis on stock availability and their dealers in Europe. From my own experience, the customer service is excellent.

 

[Queen6]

My 1z arrived just today and I was looking for a perfect case. Then I searched at the Dignis store but unfortunately the one I want is sold out...
I am talking about the blue Midas case as shown in the picture.
So does someone know where I could get it (and get it delivered to Germany)?

Very much like the Blue case myself and would be my choice for leather, however opted for a solution that offers more protection both in use and transit. Don't know of any would readily ship to Germany as been based in Asia for many a year.

Q-6

 

[nc8000]

Converted wav to flac (uncompressed). Flac is a little bit bigger in size. If uncompressed flac is of the same quality but bigger file size, the only point to do so is to embed artwork.

Now when you compress them to save space, to me, there is be some details missing thru my own experience. Regretted converting the tracks I purchased to flacs to save space and deleting them afterwards in my earlier years.

For me, I want to push the envelope with what I have now so no compressed flacs if I can help. That's just my preference.

If you hear any difference or don't care, carry on. This post is not to say who is right or wrong. Just sharing my experience and wishing feedbacks from fellow headfiers to better my understanding. I thank all that has contributed their knowledge and experience.

In the mean time stay safe and healthy and enjoy our audio journey.

Well you can just convert back to wav as flac is a lossless compression

 

[515164]

Well you can just convert back to wav as flac is a lossless compression

Well, unless the conversion was done using a lower bit depth/sample rate than the original file.

 

[nc8000]

Well, unless the conversion was done using a lower bit depth/sample rate than the original file.

Yes it naturally requires like for like

 

[endlesswaves]

Well you can just convert back to wav as flac is a lossless compression

Did that. Convert wav to flac (level 5) then convert back to wav.

36 bytes was lost in the process but a/b ing them, I feel they are identical.
Thanks @nc8000

 

[Queen6]

I am a huge fans of Dignis and yes, the blue Patina case is gorgeous! I suggest you dropping an email to Dignis on stock availability and their dealers in Europe. From my own experience, the customer service is excellent.

I travel internationally for work purpose (normally) so protection out weighed beauty and design.

Very quick & dirty



Hard case is similar to a Pelican Case, offering both shock and water resistance. Silicon case is dense and ribbed internally to absorb shock in the event of being dropped, without adding excessive bulk to the player.

Q-6

 

[Morbideath]

Did that. Convert wav to flac (level 5) then convert back to wav.

36 bytes was lost in the process but a/b ing them, I feel they are identical.
Thanks @nc8000

It should be difference of taggings. You may cleanse all tagging and compare again

 

[nc8000]

It should be difference of taggings. You may cleanse all tagging and compare again

There shouldn’t be any tags in either since wav does not support tagging

 

[Morbideath]

There shouldn’t be any tags in either since wav does not support tagging

It does not support ID3v2 but some basic tagging is there, title / artist / album, etc

 

[515164]

It should be difference of taggings. You may cleanse all tagging and compare again

There shouldn’t be any tags in either since wav does not support tagging

Well, there has to be something for sure, as in my example nothing is missing.

 

[endlesswaves]

It does not support ID3v2 but some basic tagging is there, title / artist / album, etc

No tags. Used Mp3tag to remove just in case. Same results. A few bytes does not seems to matter to the overall listening quality as far as I can tell A/B ing them for few minutes.