[iTunes] Re: Batch Converting MP3 to AAC

[Ron Skinner]

I recently did a test conversion of 256 kbps MP3 to 160 kbps AAC files. I
could hear absolutely no difference between the two, even with very high
quality headphones.

I agree with Kunga that it's best to re-rip from your CDs, but if you have a
large number of high bit rate tracks, it's practically effortless to batch
convert them. The savings is really worthwhile, and it will make a 10 gigger
seem like a 15 gig iPod.

Ron

On 5/29/03 12:36 PMKunga wrote:

> I would go back to the source AIFF Compact Discs and rip AAC files from
> them. You will lose a lot trying to convert MP3 to AAC. Better off
> keeping your MP3s than trying to convert them to AAC.
> 
> k
> 
> On Thursday, May 29, 2003, at 12:28  PM, Milner Erlank wrote:
> 
>> Hi: I hope I am not covering old list ground/ I have nearly 3000
>> titles in my iTunes library, all loaded by various iTunes versions. Is
>> there any downside in batch converting these to AAC. I know there will
>> be space saving and perhaps better quality from my Soundsticks set up.
>> Some advice on the best way of handling conversion will be
>> appreciated. I'm on Digest.
>> 
>> Milner Erlank
>