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<blockquote data-quote="RadDave" data-source="post: 1561382" data-attributes="member: 234411"><p>Hi again - I usually rip at 256 Kbps from my CDs as MP3 files; AAC will produce similar results (look <a href="http://ipod.about.com/od/introductiontoitunes/a/sound_qual_test.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a> for some comparative hearings @ different bit rates). Keep in mind these are not for 'archival' purposes - as already stated, the CD serves that purpose or if one indeeds wants ALL of their collection on a media server, then a lossless codec, such as FLAC, is appropriate. And remember, the higher the bit rate, the better the quality, BUT at the expense of increased file size, so your storage capacity becomes a consideration, especially if dealing w/ a LOT of music.</p><p></p><p>Now using high bit rate MP3 or AAC likely makes little difference, particularly if your goal is to put the music on a portable player - however, such players are more compatible w/ the MP3 format (e.g. my DVD & BD players & my basement boom box only can read MP3 CD-Rs), so check your current electronic devices because the AAC format may not be playable. Dave <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RadDave, post: 1561382, member: 234411"] Hi again - I usually rip at 256 Kbps from my CDs as MP3 files; AAC will produce similar results (look [URL="http://ipod.about.com/od/introductiontoitunes/a/sound_qual_test.htm"]HERE[/URL] for some comparative hearings @ different bit rates). Keep in mind these are not for 'archival' purposes - as already stated, the CD serves that purpose or if one indeeds wants ALL of their collection on a media server, then a lossless codec, such as FLAC, is appropriate. And remember, the higher the bit rate, the better the quality, BUT at the expense of increased file size, so your storage capacity becomes a consideration, especially if dealing w/ a LOT of music. Now using high bit rate MP3 or AAC likely makes little difference, particularly if your goal is to put the music on a portable player - however, such players are more compatible w/ the MP3 format (e.g. my DVD & BD players & my basement boom box only can read MP3 CD-Rs), so check your current electronic devices because the AAC format may not be playable. Dave :) [/QUOTE]
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