I can always tell what is Mp3 (even at its higher sampling rates) and what is lossless. I do have an audiophile class stereo and listen mostly to classical and jazz which often have wide dynamic ranges that the MP3 compression, quite often, will turn into absolute mud.
MP3 is fine for an iPod, especially if you are using it in a noisy place. The iPod/iPhone digital to analogue convertor (DAC) is remarkably good for anything in their price range but a USB DAC attached to a Mac and one's stereo tend to be dramatically better. So, if the tests for the review you cite was done on an iPod or similar, the difference between MP3 and lossless probably isn't that different. Also, headphones, earbuds, etc. prevent "depth" from being presented as in an actual stereo with the speakers pointing in the right direction for the room in which you have it. cdh On Nov 18, 2009, at 4:43 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: > Interestingly enough trustedreviews.com did a comparison between lossless and > mp3 and found most couldn't tell them apart and a few people actually liked > the mp3 version better. Article is spread over 6 ad laden pages but still > good reading: > > http://www.trustedreviews.com/mp3/review/2009/11/18/Sounds-Good-To-Me/p1 > > CB > > Karen Lewellen wrote: >> >> Hi May, >> well...I always ask about file format, because personally I do not care >> much for losie formats like mp3, which cost sound quality..but I know I am >> a snob about music smiles. >> again, not sure what your price range is, I have paid a dollar at amazon >> for a single christian title. Sometimes it just takes continuous searching, >> you could add free to your search. >> I agree with Scott, free can equal issues, especially with more >> governments looking for ways to insure that your drve contents music wise >> came through real legal doors. If any wonders about this, remember for >> example that as I understand it, your nls key equals government ability to >> track your downloads, not much further a leap. If the song is not worth >> $1, then it may be more trouble to you then you wish? >> Karen >> >> On Sat, 14 Nov 2009, May McDonald wrote: >> >> >>> Yes, mp3 files are ok, in fact any file type is ok, smile. I've found >>> places but they want crazy prices for the download and I'm just not doing >>> that for one song. >>> On 2009-11-14, at 7:11 AM, Karen Lewellen wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Hi May, >>>> When seeking something really specialized, I tend to use Google or some >>>> other search option with a very specific search like the following: >>>> Amy grant "arms of love" mp3? >>>> I am assuming that mp3 files are okay for you. There are a lot of >>>> christian music sites out there, but you will have to search for your >>>> desires. >>>> Likewise too, as suggested, many libraries offer music for download. >>>> Hope this is a help and happy hunting. >>>> Karen >>>> >>>> On Sat, 14 Nov 2009, May McDonald wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> I'm looking for Christian music and unfortunately ITunes doesn't have all >>>>> the songs I need. >>>>> On 2009-11-14, at 4:01 AM, Scott Howell wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> I don't know what types of music your looking for since honestly iTunes >>>>>> seems to have a pretty vast selection. HOwever, your local library is >>>>>> another option for finding music. Unless your looking for some illegal >>>>>> resources, your not going to find many or perhaps no free services for >>>>>> obtaining music. Of course you can get music from a number of sources >>>>>> illegally, but you take your chances. >>>>>> >>>>>> Good luck, >>>>>> >>>>>> On Nov 14, 2009, at 2:18 AM, May McDonald wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi, is there another program besides ITunes to download music? I don't >>>>>>> always have money to download so need something other than ITunes. >>>>>>> That and ITunes doesn't have the songs I'm looking for. Any help would >>>>>>> be great, thanks. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>> >> >> --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en >> -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~--- >> > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=.
