bigshot
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I thought lossless formats keep the same quality between types ? I will try that once i get a worthy DAP between 16/44.1 vs 16/48 or so
I will first analyze the tracks between two formats, find the mark with exctinctive differences, cut it out, and ABX it.
The differences should be super slim, probably 1-2 cents, but once the differences are presented, then it mean you can hear it....but this is getting i to extreme level.
I said extreme level as ... Looking at Picasso paintings, can you tell the fake and the real ? Only a handful people can, and because they know what to look for...the same as ABX from lossless vs high-res
I thought lossless formats keep the same quality between types ? I will try that once i get a worthy DAP between 16/44.1 vs 16/48 or so
I will first analyze the tracks between two formats, find the mark with exctinctive differences, cut it out, and ABX it.
The differences should be super slim, probably 1-2 cents, but once the differences are presented, then it mean you can hear it....but this is getting i to extreme level.
I said extreme level as ... Looking at Picasso paintings, can you tell the fake and the real ? Only a handful people can, and because they know what to look for...the same as ABX from lossless vs high-res
we shall see, as I am awaiting my DAP![]()
I thought lossless formats keep the same quality between types ?
Nope. Fraunhofer MP3 is the oldest codec. That is the first MP3 standard. LAME was an improvement on that. AAC is MP4, not MP3- a much better codec. Saying "I can tell lossy from lossless" doesn't mean anything unless you specify the bitrate and codec you are talking about.
I have a listening test that I will be happy to share with you. Ten different samples, from Fraunhofer 192 to lossless. If you would like to listen to it and rank the samples, I'll let you know which ones you picked as the best and worst. You don't need any software for this test. Just the ability to play a FLAC or ALAC file (your choice)
Nope. Fraunhofer MP3 is the oldest codec. That is the first MP3 standard. LAME was an improvement on that. AAC is MP4, not MP3- a much better codec. Saying "I can tell lossy from lossless" doesn't mean anything unless you specify the bitrate and codec you are talking about.
I have a listening test that I will be happy to share with you. Ten different samples, from Fraunhofer 192 to lossless. If you would like to listen to it and rank the samples, I'll let you know which ones you picked as the best and worst. You don't need any software for this test. Just the ability to play a FLAC or ALAC file (your choice)
You will probably need to use foobar2000 and its ABX Comparator on a PC to conduct and document the ABX test.
You also need to make sure that you convert the files of higher resolution to files of lower resolution before comparing.
At least you're willing to do an ABX. Don't expect to pass it, though!![]()
But he never mentioned lossy. XD
Sorry, I misread it. Strange question. Why would there be any difference between lossless codecs? Lossless is lossless. Inaudible in inaudible. Transparent is transparent. Doing an ABX of lossless is a complete waste of time. All you might find out is that your testing procedures are inaccurate. You can't learn anything about lossless.
We need a new motto around here... "Sound Science! Reinventing the wheel every hour of every day!"