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<blockquote data-quote="Seacliffe301" data-source="post: 1560606" data-attributes="member: 311408"><p>I am about to resume ripping my CD collection to my iMac now that I've gotten a larger drive to work with. Of late, I've been reading much about XLD and it's merits, so I think I'm going to try that. As for formats, I've read that Apple Lossless, and wav files actually alter the sound in some cases in relation to the originals. At least to some peoples ears.</p><p>I want transparency. I am considering AIFF. My existing iTunes library seems to be a mixture of AAC, MP3 & wav.</p><p></p><p>Would someone please explain the basic differences between AAC, AIFF, & MP3 as it relates to compression, files size, transparency, sonic quality, etc.</p><p>I want to maintain quality, as well as maintain compatibility with an iPod. Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Seacliffe301, post: 1560606, member: 311408"] I am about to resume ripping my CD collection to my iMac now that I've gotten a larger drive to work with. Of late, I've been reading much about XLD and it's merits, so I think I'm going to try that. As for formats, I've read that Apple Lossless, and wav files actually alter the sound in some cases in relation to the originals. At least to some peoples ears. I want transparency. I am considering AIFF. My existing iTunes library seems to be a mixture of AAC, MP3 & wav. Would someone please explain the basic differences between AAC, AIFF, & MP3 as it relates to compression, files size, transparency, sonic quality, etc. I want to maintain quality, as well as maintain compatibility with an iPod. Thanks. [/QUOTE]
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