Hello everyone
Recently my whole music library was wiped off (on the backup drive as well) so I need to re-encode all my files to my library from the CDs. I used to encode my files in MP3 using Mediamonkey at LAME VBR0 setting (Stereo (not joint), around 250kbps) and then import it into iTunes
I want to import my music using iTunes and start using AAC. I also bought an Apple TV to stream content to my Home Theater. I have a high quality Home Theater tuned for CD/SACD playback but I realize it's time to be more efficient and have all my files in one place (with moves, photos and their art work) rather than keep changing CDs and what not. I plan to use lossy compression so I can have more music rather than using Apple lossless and store less. I care about sound quality, but I'm no religious audiophile so I can trade a bit of sound quality for more convenience
Here are my questions:
)Is iTunes' AAC encoder a good one?
)What is a good proven setting for AAC files so they sound good on stereo systems as well through Apple TV (perceptually lossless)? I think 320kbps is overkill but I could be wrong?
Few things to consider:
I'll use Apple TV's HDMI (or maybe optical) output to my receiver for sound
I cant do AAC VBR since it is not compatible with my phone
Thank you all in advance
PS: I have thought about using Apple lossless but as much as I like the option in terms of quality, It is a hassle. I want to sync my Apple TV with my computer so I don't have to turn my computer to stream music. AAC saves me space and time. I do plan to rip mu CDs using EAC in future for backup purposes, but for now I'd like a good lossy option
Recently my whole music library was wiped off (on the backup drive as well) so I need to re-encode all my files to my library from the CDs. I used to encode my files in MP3 using Mediamonkey at LAME VBR0 setting (Stereo (not joint), around 250kbps) and then import it into iTunes
I want to import my music using iTunes and start using AAC. I also bought an Apple TV to stream content to my Home Theater. I have a high quality Home Theater tuned for CD/SACD playback but I realize it's time to be more efficient and have all my files in one place (with moves, photos and their art work) rather than keep changing CDs and what not. I plan to use lossy compression so I can have more music rather than using Apple lossless and store less. I care about sound quality, but I'm no religious audiophile so I can trade a bit of sound quality for more convenience
Here are my questions:
)Is iTunes' AAC encoder a good one?
)What is a good proven setting for AAC files so they sound good on stereo systems as well through Apple TV (perceptually lossless)? I think 320kbps is overkill but I could be wrong?
Few things to consider:
I'll use Apple TV's HDMI (or maybe optical) output to my receiver for sound
I cant do AAC VBR since it is not compatible with my phone
Thank you all in advance
PS: I have thought about using Apple lossless but as much as I like the option in terms of quality, It is a hassle. I want to sync my Apple TV with my computer so I don't have to turn my computer to stream music. AAC saves me space and time. I do plan to rip mu CDs using EAC in future for backup purposes, but for now I'd like a good lossy option
