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Last post May 29, 2009, 12:59 PM by the record spot. (121 replies)
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Posted on May 19, 2009, 4:05 PM

Question about Andrew's blog

In your blog you write about "ripping on different devices".

Can you tell me which is the best to use for sound quality??
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Posted on May 19, 2009, 4:20 PM

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Having only tried a few computers, with a limited variety of encoders, it's too early for me to make any firm judgements – for now I just note that there are apparent differences.
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Posted on May 19, 2009, 4:29 PM

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Oh dear. Oh dear oh dear oh dear.
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Posted on May 19, 2009, 4:31 PM

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JohnDuncan:
Oh dear. Oh dear oh dear oh dear.


Digital's digital Stick out tongue

Posted on May 19, 2009, 4:41 PM

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JohnDuncan:
Oh dear. Oh dear oh dear oh dear.

 

Thats ace. Ive saved that pic Stick out tongue

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Posted on May 19, 2009, 4:43 PM

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I did say 'apparent', and that I really haven't done enough work (or indeed any serious investigation on the subject) to come up with any real conclusions...
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Posted on May 19, 2009, 4:47 PM

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Too late. Cue "Which FLAC encoder is best?" threads...
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Posted on May 19, 2009, 4:48 PM

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JohnDuncan:
Too late. Cue "Which FLAC encoder is best?" threads...

Have fun...

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Posted on May 19, 2009, 4:54 PM

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Andrew Everard:

JohnDuncan:
Too late. Cue "Which FLAC encoder is best?" threads...

Have fun...



Well my answer would normally be "use Apple Lossless", but if that doesn't work on a NaimUniti......
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Posted on May 19, 2009, 4:57 PM

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Only from an iPod.
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Posted on May 19, 2009, 5:02 PM

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Whether a computer/hard drive has an influence on sound or if it is just a means of importing/storing music files has been covered here; http://community.whathifi.com/forums/t/189192.aspx and the answer is that it does not influence sound. Lossless is lossless no matter the format. The influence on sound starts with the DAC and moves on via the amplifier and speakers. Some also say the cables can make a difference.


Simple really, so you can put your can of worms away for the next HDMI debate. Wink

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Posted on May 19, 2009, 5:04 PM

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Andrew Everard:
Only from an iPod.


Indifferent
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Posted on May 19, 2009, 5:09 PM

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idc:
and the answer is that it does not influence sound.

No, that's not an answer – it's just one set of opinions.

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Posted on May 19, 2009, 5:15 PM

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Dunno why im asking as im never gonna buy one, but i guess i need to scratch the itch.


Does the naim bypass the ipods dac?


dont have an ipod either as it goes...

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Posted on May 19, 2009, 5:54 PM

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How about FLAC. I can't see there being much (if any difference) between FLAC and Apple Lossless.
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