[iTunes] Which Format to encode Music Files?

[Kirk McElhearn]

On Jun 29, 2006, at 6:06 PM, David DelMonte wrote:

> I'm planning on digitizing my music collection. Is there a  
> consensus on which format is best?
>
> What if some music is already in AAC or MP3 - should I take the  
> trouble to re-convert them?

I wouldn't bother re-converting.

As for what format, that's a toss-up - if you're sure you'll only be  
listening to the music on an iPod or with iTunes, then use AAC; it  
sounds better at the same bit rate. If not, choose MP3, since it can  
be used on more devices.


Kirk

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