Ok, so my music collection is 128kbps AAC in iTunes (which according to Hydrogen Audios listening tests makes it pretty damn close to transparent). However I am considering creating a new database of music for use by Slimserver.
Here are my ideas: 1. FLAC because it's lossless 2. FLAC because it's native so no overhead of transcoding 3. Replaygain maybe coz I like Sound Control in iTunes and don't like changing the volume on my Hi Fi (no remote control for my amp) Programs I have used before with FLAC: 1. dBPoweramp (may use this again coz it's fast and simple) 2. EAC used for the 1/2 CDs in my 400 CD collection that don't rip cleanly I am new to ReplayGain and not sure how to do it or what settings are available. Help? I read something suggesting that ReplayGain might force the Slimserver to decode apply ReplayGain and recode, is this true? In this case I might not bother. What do you recommend? Which set up will give me the results I seak with the least grief. Will I notice the improvement of FLAC over AAC when played on my quality separate system? Thanks in advance, Fairy -- fairyliquidizer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fairyliquidizer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3678 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20666 _______________________________________________ ripping mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/ripping
