I tend to agree with Ian's take on this in terms of what you will hear. I think if you sat down with top gear and listened really closely you will notice it also if you compare CD via Trifield to lossy@256 you will notice it because Trifield will do more with the full PCM version. That said- note that AAC is a newer codec and I think its supposed to be a better codec at the same bit rates as MP3 so comparing AAC 256 is probably better done to MP3 320.


That said- Ill still buy the CDs or the less expensive itunes 192 tracks because Im a snob on this one. for me its either that I am buying something I want the quality and want to listen to many times (CD) or a top 40 track for iPod listening/ wife requests (itunes). But thats just me.

best regards,
Jerry

Best regards,
Jerry
Main System: 861v6, DSP8000s in corners, DSP7000s Center and Sides, 1-9 humans.