> iTunes. A bit of script can drive command-line > tools to convert FLAC to
And for those who don't know any code? > > Also, isn't it a bit wasteful to use Apple Lossless > encoding for iPod > playback? Doesn't it result in decreased music > storage ability, longer > transfer times onto the iPod and higher rates of > battery consumption? > Can you hear the difference when playing back > through the chip-based > amplifier in the iPod, into portable headphones, in > often noisy > listening environments? I don't use Apple Lossless for the iPod. I keep all the files in Appple Lossless on iTunes. When I want to put something on the iPod, I just convert the files to AAC in iTunes, transfer them and then delete the AAC files from the computer. > I don't mean to criticize your choices, but did want > to illustrate that > there are trade-offs with either method that are > independent of the > open-source/proprietary arguments. Feel free to critcize. I'm sure most people on this list have more expertise than I. To me personally, the only benefit of FLAC in my setup is the SB2's ability to decode it natively. Otherwise, Apple Lossless seems to be the optimal choice given that I frequently change the contents of my iPod and I like using iTunes for cataloging my music. Ideally, I'd love to keep all my music in FLAC and use OGG for my portable. But that won't happen until a portable that supports OGG can compare with the iPod and I can find a music manager that I personally like more than iTunes (that happens to be compatible with the portable player, FLAC and OGG). _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
