Just to throw a spanner in the works though, the definition of fidelity can
be interpreted as one of subjective or objective observation. If we go along
with technical, then indeed it (ATRAC) isn't of "better" fidelity than its
DAT or CD counterparts. However, if we take it from a subjective standpoint,
as most would because we aim for the end result to be appealing to the human
ear and not a piece of test gear, then that's where we hit the stalemate.
What might sound perfectly identical to the original source (and therefore
be of the highest fidelity) to one person may be perceived differently by
another.
So what is HiFi? Whatever appears to be of greatest fidelity to the
individual. THAT is HiFi. There is no ultimate answer.
Ok, I'm done now 3#-)
Adios,
LarZ
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf
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Sent: Monday, 9 October 2000 3:14
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Subject: Re: MD: ATRAC-R
But if "better" means more faithful to the original, ATRAC R is still lossy,
and
uncompressed digital audio on DAT or CD is better by that definition.
Firs of, David, I know I shouldn't be tying right now.
I get the distinct impression defined better as a fidelity thing. And as
you
stated, the answer is no.
The reason I say he meant fidelity is because until you even asked him to
define
fidelity, I was about to e mail him no. You multiple definition thing never
even
crossed my mind.
That doesn't mean I am right though. Just may have tunnel vision. Having
"known" you for a long time from the net, I have formed two opinions about
you.
The first is that you were a very good student when you were in school.
The second is that you seem like the kind of student that read things into
the
question. I used to do that. But in my case it always worked against me.
They would ask for the color of the sky. Now you should answer blue without
even
thinking. But I would be thinking, was the sun out??? Is it raining??? Is
it
day time. Except when I tried to get the teacher to clarify the question
all I
get was a dirty look :)
Shanna Tova,
Larry
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