What format are most people using, and why?


Are most people just using WAV or another lossless format like FLAC?

I have personally used FLAC because of its ability to store metadata like cd and track name info, file sizes being ~25% smaller than WAV, ability to be streamed, and obviously the lossless aspect.

I am thinking about re-encoding my collection and was wondering what other people are using.

Thanks.
stealth403

Showing 1 response by hals_den

I have been using Aiff files for all the music I've imported from my CDs, vinyl, and even cassttes. Compared to how much most of us spend on our rigs and even ICs, using up more HD space for higher resolution music seems relatively inexpensive. The CDs I made from my vinyl sound at least as good as the original and in some cases even better as when listening at louder levels with a subwoofer(turntables hate subwoofers if they are in the same room).. Also, I didn't want to re-import my music when I would surely get the upgrade itch. A year ago I was mainly listening to analog and have to say I've been seduced by the convenience using iTunes and quite satisfied with sound quality of my iMac to Airport Express to big rig. And I'm rediscovering so much of my previously neglected music now that it's a few clicks away.
I'll probably gain a few inches around my waistline as a result. Oh well.
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