Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I turn FLAC into WAV, which is my primary format.I listen on Grado SR60i or iGrado. Sounds great to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 I convert to Apple Lossless for the highest stuff. Never had any issue with iTunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. A. Ron 1,714 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 But it's not always just in one's head. The Inception sessions in FLAC are what set me off on this. I heard things there that I just never had before, and I need that experience with everything I can get it with.The Inception sessions have never been posted publicly in any truly lossless format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,278 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I think he is refering to an edit using the sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 331 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I convert to Apple Lossless for the highest stuff. Never had any issue with iTunes.I haven't had any issues with iTunes either. Not sure why a lot of people do...it's not hard to figure out if you have some tool bars viewed right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I rip lossless for archival purposes only. Mainly because if you want to transcode to another future format, you always want to do it from lossless to lossy, not lossy to lossy. Which reminds me, I crushed and shattered my Fellowship CR set. And now they're OOP, everywhere. $300-400. Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 But it's not always just in one's head. The Inception sessions in FLAC are what set me off on this. I heard things there that I just never had before, and I need that experience with everything I can get it with. The Inception sessions have never been posted publicly in any truly lossless format.Publicly? No, you're right. They haven't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,615 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 But what are you comparing the flac sessions to? A previously shit rip?Turn one of the flac file into a 320k MP3 and listen to both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 FLAC and wav have way more depth to it than 320k MP3. I don't understand how this is even debatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Yeah, if you have the right hardware, there is a definite difference. 320 is good but it isn't the upper limit of noticeable improvement. But what are you comparing the flac sessions to? A previously shit rip?Turn one of the flac file into a 320k MP3 and listen to bothComparing it to the original album, pulled from the disc. I'm sure it has something to due with differences in mixing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,278 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Which reminds me, I crushed and shattered my Fellowship CR set.Ahem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brown 91 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I convert to Apple Lossless for the highest stuff. Never had any issue with iTunes.I haven't had any issues with iTunes either. Not sure why a lot of people do...it's not hard to figure out if you have some tool bars viewed right away.After it started shitting the bed on my Windows system a few years back (although I've got a new PC now), I abandoned it. I don't think it plays FLAC files, either. I liked it for the convenience. Organizing my collection was so easy in iTunes.What are you guys converting the Apple Lossless files from? WAVs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Most of what I'm getting is FLAC, and I use Max to convert them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 331 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I convert to Apple Lossless for the highest stuff. Never had any issue with iTunes.I haven't had any issues with iTunes either. Not sure why a lot of people do...it's not hard to figure out if you have some tool bars viewed right away.After it started shitting the bed on my Windows system a few years back (although I've got a new PC now), I abandoned it. I don't think it plays FLAC files, either. I liked it for the convenience. Organizing my collection was so easy in iTunes.What are you guys converting the Apple Lossless files from? WAVs? I use a uhhh certain version of dbpoweramp music converter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brown 91 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 About how many albums do you guys have in your collection?I've uploaded 85 so far. Surprisingly, they only take up about 15gigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 331 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I've got 116 albums, that's including the Ron Jones TNG box set, LLL sets for TNG and DS9. I also got Dennis The Menace coming from LLL right now so that'll put it to 117. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 About how many albums do you guys have in your collection?I've uploaded 85 so far. Surprisingly, they only take up about 15gigs.In "acceptable" quality, or in all? All told I have 725 albums, bearing in mind some of those only have possibly one track, and a few are compilations of things that don't fit anywhere else. I've barely made a scratch in that as far as upgrading goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brown 91 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Jesus. Good luck with that... Gruesome Son of a Bitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm probably going to settle for only replacing my most "vital" albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,615 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hmmm. What is KM gonna do now? I guess I need a pair of BW 800's for my living room, then maybe I can tell you if lossless sounds better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,420 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 http://www.mp3tag.de/en/(Makes it easier to tag tracks, add album art, etc.)Seconded. If you're replacing an album in your library with a new rip, you can copy/paste the tags from the old tracks to the new, all at once. Unless you simply don't bother editing tags at all, this will make your life a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,043 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 mp3tag is awesome, I use it all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 iTunes for me. Easy organization. I just wish they didn't get rid of cover flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,306 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 CDs or burst. Occasionally, and when available, I will listen to vinyl as well. It's very hip too, or so I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 For my mp3 player, I use 256 VBR (medium) for CD rips and 320 kbps for LP rips. For the old stuff I listen to, it's sufficient.I never listen to music on speakers... I don't live alone, so I have to respect the music taste of my husband... and I'm happy he listen his music in his headphones too! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Once we've completed the transition from apartment to house, the damn foundations are going to shake 24/7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kühni 485 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Haha. Clever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm almost finished converting all of mine. LPs to cassette, that is. (But it's lossless cassette, so. . . .) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,615 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 lossless cassette? Gruesome Son of a Bitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,043 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Humor. It is a difficult concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 That quote. Grows tiresome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,615 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Well, I figured it was a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 That quote. Grows tiresome. He's not even a Trekkie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 If I were you I would dump the MP3's and just use the AAC files you have for both your laptop and iPod. My digital collection is comprised of two formats. Apple Lossless for archival purposes and playing on my amp through my wired network, and 224 Kbps AAC files for portable audio. If you're going compressed there really is no point in using MP3 and there hasnt been for a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,457 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I bought new micro SD cards to contains WAV of some important JW CDs (especially the recent Mike Matessino Expansions). Only fools don't change their minds! My actual mp3 player can't read FLACS, but the next one will... The end of mp3 is near... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,400 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 My 32G microSD in my phone (main listening device) is filling up with FLAC, I'm actually starting to consider storing everything in FLAC on my HDD, but 320 MP3 on my phone, since I'll only listen to those on shitty cheap earphones on the go. A 64G is still outrageously expensive. There were days when, to fit everything on an 8G card, I stored multiple things in 96kbps MP3s. I haven't listened to BttF in so long that I only noticed last week it was still that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,449 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 On 06/05/2014 at 10:43 AM, Stefancos said: Barbara Streisand has her music mixed to sound best on car speakers, because research showed most of her fans listen to her music whilst driving. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,306 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Most people mostly or only listen to music in their car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,449 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I wonder why? When I drive I prefer talk radio (for "company"), or silence, so I can be one with the car. As much as I love her music, I really don't want Babs belting out WOMAN IN LOVE, from the passenger seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 24 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Most people mostly or only listen to music in their car. FAT thinks this too and makes his albums sound like shit just so they can compete with engine and traffic noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,306 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 24 minutes ago, Richard said: I wonder why? They say they love how it sounds in their car. Plus, when people are "on the way" is usually the only time they can spend to music listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Richard said: Is this true? Saw her saying this on TV many many years ago. Shocking, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,449 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Yes, it is! I wonder what a "car mix" sounds like? Probably a bit like FM radio, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,308 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I've been updating my collection to VBR mp3 highest quality. One of my better decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,043 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I listen to FLAC at home and at work, and have some FLAC files on my phone, some mp3. I sample new score albums I've never heard before most often via Spotify, which is probably close to like a 320kbps mp3 in sound quality; If I like it, I buy it on CD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Richard said: Is this true? It's increasingly common in many musical genres, including ours, for mixing to be tailored to the expected listening medium. Sometimes that means a more impressive result, but more often it means a pretty shitty one. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,449 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 That's pretty sad (not your post, TGP, but the situation). Still, I guess it means that people are still listening to music, and, more importantly, soundtracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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