Re: MP3 Vs ATRAC : Which is worse ?

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From: Arny Kr�ger
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 00:00

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John Busenitz wrote in message <77guj5$l6$1@fir.prod.itd.earthlink.net>...
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>Well, this is impossible. Not because audiophile transports make a
>difference, but because an MP3 is itself WORSE than a CD, by definition.
>It is lossy, it CANNOT be better. Maybe sound the same with certain
>types of signals, but NOT better.
>


I agree.

However, we are continually presented with people who prefer audio components
with audible flaws, like SET's and vinyl. So, maybe some people like the sound
of the artifacts of MP3. Seems possible!

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From: "Arny Kr�ger" <arnyk@flash.net>
Subject: Re: MP3 Vs ATRAC : Which is worse ?
Date: 1999/01/13
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