AlAz;497981 Wrote: > I agree : if two rippers give two files with same checksum, then these > files are the same with a very high probability (never forget that hash > functions are mathematically many-to-one, and that collisions do > exist). > > Anyway, the posts I mentioned never said the file were the same, just > that size were equals - this is different and I regret the guy did not > hash his results, just to be sure. > > Because I will be glad to blame him with you if he pretends hearing > differences between (most likely) identical files, but with different > files I can see no reason why he could not hear differences... > > That is why I ask this question : did anybody tested several rippers > with the same "system chain" (disc reader, disc, computer...) And don't > tell me that AccurateRip is the Absolute Guardian of Truth. If I'm not > wrong, AccurateRip ensure you that (many) other people obtained the same > result when ripping the same disc. So it does not seem obvious to me > that this means that que file obtained is the *right* file (if the > expression "the right file" has a sense). I agree that it is most likely > the fact, nevertheless.
As with many things in life, size is not the most important factor. Without checksums on identically-sized files, his conclusions are not helpful. You can't dismiss AccurateRip just like that. If many people, using different software, drives and discs (all are important) achieve the same checksum, you have to say that the science of statistics is on their side. It is most unlikely/highly improbable that many people would achieve the same INCORRECT checksum. -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal... SB Touch Beta (wired) - TACT 2.2X (Linear PSU) + Good Vibrations S/W - MF Triplethreat(Audiocom full mods) - Linn 5103 - Aktiv 5.1 system (6x LK140's, ESPEK/TRIKAN/KATAN/SEIZMIK 10.5), Townsend Supertweeters, Blue Jeans Digital,Kimber Speaker & Chord Interconnect cables Kitchen Boom, Outdoors: SB Radio ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=72916 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
