iPod MPEG4-AAC or Apple Lossless - What do you use?

[Sirin]

Which do you use for iTunes+iPod+Quicktime, AAC or Apple Lossless?

I use AAC, since it is smaller in file size, and I am not really a hardcore quality junkie, 128kbps is right for me.

Which do j00 use?

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

I think this topic has been covered once or twice, but since you've set up a poll: aac@128 is more than good enough for me, too... remember I grew up with cassettes, and after that aacs are just fine... even aacs@96VBR (converted from higher bitrate files) are more than adequate for listening on my iPod mini or over AirTunes to my hifi...

 

[bousozoku]

I use mp3 at 256 Kbps VBR. I had some of my Classical music on there using Apple Lossless, but it didn't mix as well with the others during shuffle mode.

I wouldn't mind using Apple Lossless for everything but I don't have enough disk space, even temporarily, to hold the library.

 

[Konradx]

i use FLAC but Applie is proprietary and lame so it doesnt read them. If someone has a plugin for the ipod+itunes to get it to read FLAC i'll fedex you a cookie.

 

[Nermal]

I use AAC most of the time, and move up to lossless for any songs that need it (less than 1 % of my collection).

 

[jimsowden]

Aac Vbr 192kbps

 

[zim]

aac160 for my imported CDs.. not sure why since 128 sounds the same on my speakers and the subtle differences that I notice with headphones don't really warrant the extra meg or so the 160 creates. I guess I just like the number better. I also buy from iTunes and 128 sounds great.

The only time I use Apple lossless is when... and that is for archiving only

 

[Sirus The Virus]

aac160 for my imported CDs.. not sure why since 128 sounds the same on my speakers and the subtle differences that I notice with headphones don't really warrant the extra meg or so the 160 creates. I guess I just like the number better. I also buy from iTunes and 128 sounds great.

The only time I use Apple lossless is when... and that is for archiving only

Haha, that's exactly why I use AAC 160kbps. If disk space was infinite, I would use Apple Lossless, or FLAC if iTunes supported it.

 

[Timepass]

I tend to use 160-192kps mp3s. I like mp3s because everything can play them and I dont have to worry bout trying to remember if everything is in the correct formate when I burn a disk to play somewhere else.

I dont noticed any really diffecne and ACC doesnt play in everything. Mp3 does.

 

[celebrian23]

AAC. Quality is fine for my needs. Though it is annoying how AAC isn't used outside of apple programs.