I would go with the FLAC format and create a folder on a PC where you can dump MP3's. You can convert "down" from FLAC to MP3 easy enough. I delete and add to my Ipod about every 2-3 months. I would go through my FLAC collection and select what you want to listen to on the Ipod - convert and dump it in the directory. You would leave your FLAC collection in tact but use an additional 60 gig of drive space for the converted MP3's to dump into the Ipod. In short the best of both worlds.
I went with the MP3 format and now have collected about 3000 converted CD's all ripped at 320bps. The sound is pretty good but I REALLY wish I would have gone down the FLAC road. Harddrive space is cheap but it's too late. You cant get back resolution you gave up and most of the CDs have been sold or traded.
I went with the MP3 format and now have collected about 3000 converted CD's all ripped at 320bps. The sound is pretty good but I REALLY wish I would have gone down the FLAC road. Harddrive space is cheap but it's too late. You cant get back resolution you gave up and most of the CDs have been sold or traded.