ntang;601561 Wrote: > Hi > > I have a few 96/24 ALAC tracks (converted from 96/24 FLACS by XLD) that > I am trying out on the transporter > > Why does it say for example: > > Bitrate 2983kbps VBR (converted to 705kbps FLAC) > Sample Rate 96kHz > Sample size 24 bits > > > Is it being downgraded by the transcoder to non hi rez at 705kbps? > > If I change the file type to convert ALAC to PCM only in the server > settings, it reports "(converted to 1411 kBps PCM)" instead which is > still far lower than 2983 kbps > > Please advise. Thanks
Don't worry those rates are *bogus* they sbs does not really know the exact rate that FLAC & SOX & FAAD do for the transcoded stream, So the UI is made to present "typical" values for redbook CD. But the "audio" IS 24bit 96kHz . I wish they could just make the UI say "transcoded" . Do a search this Q pops up all the time :-/ *Hint to devs adjust that UI , You cause cardiac arrest among audiphiles ;)* -- Mnyb -------------------------------------------------------------------- Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH and assorted amps SiriuS, Classe' Primare and Dynadio speakers, Contour 4 Contour Center, and Contour 1.3SE rear ch. Rel Stadium 3 sub. Bedroom/Office: Boom Kitchen: SB3 + powered Fostex PM0.4 Misc use: Radio (with battery) PLEASE FIX BUG 112 http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=112 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mnyb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4143 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84688 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
