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    FLAC v MP3

    I had a day off yesterday (coz the septics were on 'oliday) and got talked into helping a mate out round his place.

    He was banging on about getting one of these Digital Stream Players from Linn. I've vaguely heard of FLAC and these players, but know nothing about them. My hearing is rubbish and I've only tested it out here on my dodgy PC speakers, but frak if I can tell the difference between FLAC and MP3.

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    If it doesn't support MP3 then it's tulip.

    HTH

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      AIUI Flac is best if you want to convert into other formats as you don't have an inherent loss, but there's no way I could tell the difference between FLAC and a 320kbps MP3. Some people say they can but I doubt if anyone over 35-ish would have the ear to tell the difference.
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        Any perceptible difference will be more pronounced on better kit. Audiophile mates of mine (some of which are prepared to spend $2000 on devices such as the Logitech Transporter, and then pay more to have it tweaked and modified) assure me of the benefits of FLAC, but personally I find LAME encoded 320kbps MP3 to be ample.
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          #5
          I find the quality is better with FLAC.
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            What are they like in terms of file size?
            Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.

            I preferred version 1!

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              Originally posted by TonyEnglish View Post
              What are they like in terms of file size?
              FLAC files can be around 40Mb for a 3 minute track.

              More info here.
              Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?

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                #8
                Well I'd imagine a 40mb MP3 file sounds pretty good also. What would the bitrate be on a 40mb MP3
                Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.

                I preferred version 1!

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                  If you can't tell the difference between mp3 and flac then you've got serious hearing problems.
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                    Originally posted by threaded View Post
                    If you can't tell the difference between mp3 and flac then you've got serious hearing problems.
                    Pardon.......... igmc

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