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| From | markeichelberger@comcast.net |
| Subject | Re: CD-Writer and Audio CDs question |
| Date | Fri, 03 Dec 2004 19:19:03 +0000 |
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Thanks for the info Ken. That clarifies things a bit.
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> Mark E..
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> iTunes encodes in mp3, wav, aif, Apple Lossless Encoder and AAC, the
> preferred format for items purchased on iTunes Music Store (I think this is
> what you're referring to.)
>
> Of the latter two formats, the Lossless encoding simply reduces the size of
> an aid file by half, but when you listen to it, it loses none of the dynamic
> range of the original recording. When you generate mps, wav, etc. files,
> there is a corresponding loss of sonic clarity due to the compression. These
> files are sometimes referred to as "lossies".
>
> AAC offers a similar compression codec as audio on a DVD. It is essentially
> "mp4", offering a higher resolution in the reproduction of compressed audio
> files and thus, higher quality. No, you can't play them on a non- Apple
> media device, but they're a great storage medium for an iPod because the
> file is actually a bit smaller than an mp3. You can also convert those files
> to whatever you want.
>
> -- Ken Kase
> Editor
> www.nighttimes.com / Night Times, LLC
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