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What format are most people using, and why?

Are most people just using WAV or another lossless format like FLAC?

I have personally used FLAC because of its ability to store metadata like cd and track name info, file sizes being ~25% smaller than WAV, ability to be streamed, and obviously the lossless aspect.

I am thinking about re-encoding my collection and was wondering what other people are using.

Thanks.
stealth403
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crna39
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I am archiving all my analog now using DSD files. They are much better than regular 16/44.1 and still just a little better than 24/192. Unfortunately you need $$$ for this kind of set-up, but the payoff is euphoric!

Regards,
Bruce
uofmtiger
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I use WMA Lossless. The reason is because I can batch-burn 200 CDs at a time and it automatically pulls in the album information including the album art.
pardales
652 posts
 
I have all my files in Apple Lossless and think they sound great. If someday I wanted to convert all my files into some other Lossless scheme (not supported by MAC), like FLAC, is there software that allows you to do this properly?
slothman
311 posts
 
Supposedly dbpoweramp can do this through a plugin - I would search the software support forums. I believe this software allows batch conversion and tag preservations as well.

There is also a component for Foobar2000, however its stability is questionable.
kacz
177 posts
 
I use WAV.

EAC gets the track names for me and thats all I need. I like to keep the file as close to the CD as possible too. Gives me peace of mind and I have plenty of space anyway.
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