Ripping CDs to lossless in Itunes.. HiFi approved?

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As I understand Larry Moore regarding this subject, he prefers the MacMini over the Macbook, etc., and as best I remember, he says that the MacMini has a better audio quality than the other Mac models.

Please understand that I am stating this to the best of my recollection... btw, I followed his advice in this regard, and I am very pleased with the result.

He also recommended ripping to iTunes using Apple lossless, and I am really wondering about my stand alone CDP... the DAC/MacMini playback is so excellent, easy to use, and offers lots of other multimedia opportunties.

:) listening,

Ed

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Steve, thanks for the thoughts and ideas... I'm just a little confused about what you said (confused, not trying to be contrary!) You wrote:

>>Gordon Rankin has found that the CPU speed affects the playback of Apple Lossless even though the CPU shows minimal use during play. My iMac 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo sounds the same with AIFF and Apple Lossless. My Mac Book Pro 2.01 GHz Core 2 Duo sounds better with AIFF.<<

As I read it, (just checking) are you saying that the slower processor sounds better with AIFF? Just for the heck of it, I'll give it a try... converting an Apple lossless rip to AIFF in iTunes on my MacMini... right?

I'll let you know what happens and my thoughts... thanks for your thoughts on this,

:) listening,

Ed

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btw, Steve, my Minis are 2.0 dual core 2s.

Did you mean to suggest converting existing Apple lossless files to AIFF or reripping into AIFF (which is what I am doing right now with a selected CD).

Again, thanks...

:) listening,

Ed

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Steve... shocking and true.... quite a difference. More air, quicker percussion, and more pinpoint sourcing, wow...

So now... the annoying question... do I have to rerip all of my CDs or is there a magic mouse click hidden deep in the bowels of the iTunes interface?

:0 ! listening

Ed

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Steve... thanks... I am sure other readers appreciate your suggestions as well.

I noticed that the Apple Lossless rip sounds more "tube-like" on my ss system (and slightly veiled when compared directly to the corresponding AIFF rip).

On my 7591 tube system I noticed a dramatic improvement in clarity, presence, "musicality," as well as speed (go figure!) using AIFF when compared directly to the corresponding Apple Lossless rip.

So now I am wondering if Dave Matthews is right... "too many choices...". Anyway, thanks... thanks very much!

:) listening,

Ed

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Has anyone else tested out the differences between AIFF and Apple Lossless on Mini-based systems?

If you have, I would be very interested in reading any subjective reports about the differences perceived.

:)listening,

Ed

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Hi Syncrasy... don't know. I 'm using MacMinis with 2 /GHz Core2 Duo, 1GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM on board for each. No problems. I think (therefore I think I hear) a difference with AIFF files vs Apple Lossless... but the powers of suggestion overwhelm...

(if you know what I mean)

:) listening,

Ed

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Hi Syncrasy... how I understand splaskin is within the (his?) context of USB output from computer to DAC to audio preamp etc. That is my context as well.

Because of the DAC being in the computer with the minijack connection in your setup I really can't make an informed evaluation.

:)listening,

Ed

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