Can We Really Tell Lossless From MP3?

EddieSpinola writes "Everyone knows that lossless codecs like FLAC produce better sounding music than lossy codecs like MP3. Well that's the theory anyway. The reality is that most of us can't tell the difference between MP3 and FLAC. In this quick and dirty test, a worrying preponderance of subjects rated the MP3 encodes higher than the FLAC files. Very interesting, if slightly disturbing reading!" Visiting with adblock and flashblock is highly recommended, lest you be blinded. The article is spread over 6 pages and there is no print version.

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I definitly can tell.

[Anonymous Coward]

I definitely can tell the difference between MP3 and Lossless.

When you're an audiophile like myself who has invested in Monster (tm) branded cables, the actual bits are richer and reproduced more faithfully than with the gear the plebs use.

Protip: Also use Denon Link Cables with the built-in packet directionality device. Your TCP's wont know which way they are going without it.

BestBuy sells GoldPlated Fiber Optics

[AmigaHeretic]

I always love when a audiophile thread comes up.

Check out this link to BestBuy. This is a fiber optic cable, meaning it transfers LIGHT not electrical signal.

Now read the descritpion:

24K gold-plated connectors help protect the cable's optical lens to ensure consistent signal transfer

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketfish%26%23153%3B+-+8'+Digital+Optical+Cable/8315147.p?id=1174694191675&skuId=8315147&st=optical

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Re:The hiss is where it hides

[ProfessionalCookie]

I think you're find they're compressing the hell into music.