Given that we are in a world of multi-codec devices, and to various degrees, wanting to eek out the max use of the storage and also retain quality...
Do not be afraid to mix and match the content...
I know in some circles, you will be condemned for practically being a heretic for say mixing a WMA file or three along with mostly mp3's and the odd AAC, or in the case of users of modern ATRAC kit, the odd ATRAC file or three.
But who really gives a damn..??
If you were sitting down, from a clean slate, and encoding a purrfect blend of size-friendly and personally happy grade quality audio files to use on your deck, hell why be a slave to one-codec-fits-all attitudes and perceptions/philosophy.
If some tracks give the best quality/size combo in AAC vs the other codecs supported, go with AAC for those tracks. Ditto the same consideration for the whole lot, use whatever codec gives the best outcome for a usual instance of the track.
And for those who think you are crazy and almost a heretic for being so bohemien in doing so, well.. do as i do.., show em the virtual claws... and remind them it's none of their business
And if all else fails, chase em out of your virtual alley... then get back to listening to the good stuff
Remember, if it suits you and it's for your purposes, then only your tastes count - when it comes to encoding for other people's listening, then you may have to bow to other people's tastes and tolerences.
With the modern ATRAC devices, the only thing you lose with codec mixing, is some of the battery endurance we are used to (bearing in mind that it's based on ATRAC use exclusively, that the massive endurance is gained). But if you are doing the mixing and matching well, to suit a very practical need, you'll find that the scope you have to go for broke with alternative codec choices will give you a pretty near-ATRAC impact on battery endurance, and so redress the balance somewhat.
So go with what works, coz that's the virtual cool cat thing to do
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Given that we are in a world of multi-codec devices, and to various degrees, wanting to eek out the max use of the storage and also retain quality...
Do not be afraid to mix and match the content...
I know in some circles, you will be condemned for practically being a heretic for say mixing a WMA file or three along with mostly mp3's and the odd AAC, or in the case of users of modern ATRAC kit, the odd ATRAC file or three.
But who really gives a damn..??
If you were sitting down, from a clean slate, and encoding a purrfect blend of size-friendly and personally happy grade quality audio files to use on your deck, hell why be a slave to one-codec-fits-all attitudes and perceptions/philosophy.
If some tracks give the best quality/size combo in AAC vs the other codecs supported, go with AAC for those tracks. Ditto the same consideration for the whole lot, use whatever codec gives the best outcome for a usual instance of the track.
And for those who think you are crazy and almost a heretic for being so bohemien in doing so, well.. do as i do.., show em the virtual claws... and remind them it's none of their business
And if all else fails, chase em out of your virtual alley... then get back to listening to the good stuff
Remember, if it suits you and it's for your purposes, then only your tastes count - when it comes to encoding for other people's listening, then you may have to bow to other people's tastes and tolerences.
With the modern ATRAC devices, the only thing you lose with codec mixing, is some of the battery endurance we are used to (bearing in mind that it's based on ATRAC use exclusively, that the massive endurance is gained). But if you are doing the mixing and matching well, to suit a very practical need, you'll find that the scope you have to go for broke with alternative codec choices will give you a pretty near-ATRAC impact on battery endurance, and so redress the balance somewhat.
So go with what works, coz that's the virtual cool cat thing to do
'Tom Kat'
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