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<blockquote data-quote="RadDave" data-source="post: 1561490" data-attributes="member: 234411"><p>Hello again - well, from recent posts, you'll need to make a decision between MP3 & AAC; again I feel that the main factor is what your equipment can playback to you? Both codecs at the higher bit rates, e.g. 256 Kbps are going to sound similar when used on equipment that is NOT that hi-fidelity; ACC is better if going to lower bit rates - see the quote below from <a href="http://www.stereophile.com/content/mp3-vs-aac-vs-flac-vs-cd-page-2" target="_blank">HERE</a> which emphasizes that you don't need a large investment when listening to 'lossy' music.</p><p></p><p>For myself, CDs are my archival format, and I've chosen the MP3 codec mainly for compatibility w/ the players I own - my main uses are: 1) an older iPod Touch (2G) w/ about 90 hrs of music - I use this device w/ either inexpensive BT headphones or BT little speakers on the road; or 2) MP3 files burned to a CD-R for hours of music in my basement shop on a boom box - high quality is not an issue. SO, you need to define your uses & goals - MP3 @ 256 Kbps works for me w/ those purposes. ACC at similar bit rates would be fine also, especially on my iPod but not as burned CD-Rs - bottom line is that you have plenty of information by now to make your decision(s) - first, use the higher bit rates, such as 256 (you could go a notch lower but probably little need to go higher) and then decide on your codec based on the hardware you currently own or are anticipating to buy - about all that I can offer - good luck and let us know your results. 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: 1561490, member: 234411"] Hello again - well, from recent posts, you'll need to make a decision between MP3 & AAC; again I feel that the main factor is what your equipment can playback to you? Both codecs at the higher bit rates, e.g. 256 Kbps are going to sound similar when used on equipment that is NOT that hi-fidelity; ACC is better if going to lower bit rates - see the quote below from [URL="http://www.stereophile.com/content/mp3-vs-aac-vs-flac-vs-cd-page-2"]HERE[/URL] which emphasizes that you don't need a large investment when listening to 'lossy' music. For myself, CDs are my archival format, and I've chosen the MP3 codec mainly for compatibility w/ the players I own - my main uses are: 1) an older iPod Touch (2G) w/ about 90 hrs of music - I use this device w/ either inexpensive BT headphones or BT little speakers on the road; or 2) MP3 files burned to a CD-R for hours of music in my basement shop on a boom box - high quality is not an issue. SO, you need to define your uses & goals - MP3 @ 256 Kbps works for me w/ those purposes. ACC at similar bit rates would be fine also, especially on my iPod but not as burned CD-Rs - bottom line is that you have plenty of information by now to make your decision(s) - first, use the higher bit rates, such as 256 (you could go a notch lower but probably little need to go higher) and then decide on your codec based on the hardware you currently own or are anticipating to buy - about all that I can offer - good luck and let us know your results. Dave :) [/QUOTE]
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