Originally Posted by
StanleyB
I mentioned numerous times in the past that there is an audible difference in the compression levels of FLAC. That's why I don't use any compression if I am the one creating the FLAC file from for example a CD.
I don't understand the point of creating a FLAC file with Zero compression. Why not just leave it as a WAW file (or similar uncompressed format) if the file is not shrunk for easier storage? Maybe there are systems that will not play WAW or whatever, or maybe it's a question of attaching metadata.
There is of course confusion in some people's minds about the various sorts of compression:
1. FLAC and similar formats that are like ZIP files unzipping back to where they were;
2. the lossy formats like MP3 that decrease musical resolution to save storage space;
3. and dynamic compression that (by analogue or digital process) reduces the loud to soft ratio permitted in the file and on replay.
It seems to me that dynamic compression sucks the life out of the music faster than the lossy compression used in MP3 and similar. Radio stations apply different levels of dynamic compression - some like Radio Swiss Classic - are only MP3 128kb/s but maintain an open sound when playing CDs, presumably because they are gentle with dynamic compression.
Last edited by Labarum; 14-03-2022 at 07:43.
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