I've just started ripping Apple Lossless to my new iPod. When I play them back (via Apple dock through my hifi) I must say the resulting quality is very impressive, and I'd be happy to listen to music most of the time this way.
That said, when I did a direct a/b comparison against the original CD (Cambridge 640C player), both through a NAD amp, the CD still had the edge in terms of dynamics and detail.
My conclusion is that lossless is fine for all but serious/critical listening.
That said, when I did a direct a/b comparison against the original CD (Cambridge 640C player), both through a NAD amp, the CD still had the edge in terms of dynamics and detail.
My conclusion is that lossless is fine for all but serious/critical listening.