Malcolm Stewart wrote:

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Today I transferred a few short works using both ATRAC 64kbps and
ATRAC Lossless, and have been trying to hear the difference between
the two. I can't say I can detect any, but the few seconds needed to
switch between them makes comparison difficult. Also, I'm wondering if
I'd suddenly notice a difference should I happen to buy a better pair
of headphones in the future.
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With this in mind, I'd like to hear people's opinions on these two
formats - is the quality of ATRAC Lossless worth the extra space?

I've been using Minidisc for some years, and ATRAC Lossless is a new one on
me.
I'm happy with music and other recordings captured in HiSP (one of the HiMD
ATRAC modes) on any of my Sony HiMD recorders. I've also used the lossless
PCM mode, and recently I've tried a 9V battery box so as raise the electret
mic clipping level, and to remove any distortion from the built-in preamp.

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M Stewart
Milton Keynes, UK

Sony's Sound Forge 9.0 comes with a number of ATRAC codecs including
lossless and surround/multi-track.


Later...


Ron Capik
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