The Mellotron Group

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "ceccles_ca" <ecclesreinson@...> wrote:
>Yes, I've been noticing the difference when making MP3 files from AIFF. I've been sending 
music over the internet and having to really squash the files and as an experiment I did 
the compression in increments, checking the audio quality each time. I first noticed the 
cymbals breaking down with other high frequencies following.
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@ wrote:
> 
> > Mp3 really is awful though, even the higher bit rates
> 
> > fritz
> 
> My son has been telling me that 192 kbps MP3's give him full CD
> quality sound.  We did some comparisons on the weekend.  He was
> surprised when he clearly heard the difference every time.  We also
> compared a 15 ips tape of a CD with MP3.  He had to agree that my
> "antique" tape recorder delivers much higher quality audio than MP3.
> 
> I wouldn't say MP3 is awful.  8 tracks and Walkman cassettes were
> awful.    MP3's provide very good audio quality by comparison.  Good
> but not HIFI.
>