i'd use no compression .wavs or .aiff files just to make sure. you'd need a big HD then tho
i've heard richie and john aquaviva use the system and you couldn't really tell (in the club) when they were using vinyl and when they were using mp3s (that's if they did use mp3s of course) robin... > After reading of Kevin Saunderson's conversion, it reminded me that I've > had a question about this technology. > > I've always heard that one of the appeals of vinyl (for audiophiles in > particular) is the frequency response range; especially in the low end. > It's what purists have complained is missing in CDs for years. > > Does any one have a technical perspective on the audio quality of MP3 vs > vinyl? I understand that MP3 is a compressed format and am curious if > that compression would noticeably affect the sound, especially in a > large club-like setting. > > For my needs, MP3 is fine as I listen to it on computer speakers, or rip > it and listen to it in my car stereo...I'm not really concerned about > superior audio quality in those settings as I don't have the greatest > gear to reproduce it faithfully. But, in these mega-clubs and parties > where the gear can be of the highest caliber, do you reckon 160 kbps (as > Kevin mentioned) will cut it? > > I'm not trying to start a debate, I'm simply curious for input from > those who might have a deeper understanding. > > Thanks! > > Leslie Rollins > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > robin... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Robin Pinning | E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Manchester Computing, University of Manchester, | T: +44 161 275 7028 Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom. | F: +44 161 275 6040 --------------------------www.mrccs.man.ac.uk------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
