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Katsunami · 01-31-2016, 12:45 PM

Fortunately, I'm not an audiophile

I'm just someone who tries to future-proof digital purchases. I can't hear the difference between a CD / FLAC-file and a 320 Kbps MP3. I only start to hear differences if the MP3 drops below 192 kbps.

I use FLAC however, so I can convert to another lossless format without losing (more) quality, should the need arise, and I won't willingly degrade quality by connecting my headphones (which are entry-level high-end cans) through weird adapters that 'do stuff' that wasn't necessary before.

Equally, I don't really care if an LCD-display is connected by DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort. Even if they use an adapter there is no difference, as the adapters are passive. However, if an LCD-display is connected to a VGA-output, or worse, if there is an active HDMI->VGA adapter or something, I can EASILY see the lower quality compared to a direct digital connection.

01-31-2016, 12:45 PM	#85
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	Fortunately, I'm not an audiophile I'm just someone who tries to future-proof digital purchases. I can't hear the difference between a CD / FLAC-file and a 320 Kbps MP3. I only start to hear differences if the MP3 drops below 192 kbps. I use FLAC however, so I can convert to another lossless format without losing (more) quality, should the need arise, and I won't willingly degrade quality by connecting my headphones (which are entry-level high-end cans) through weird adapters that 'do stuff' that wasn't necessary before. Equally, I don't really care if an LCD-display is connected by DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort. Even if they use an adapter there is no difference, as the adapters are passive. However, if an LCD-display is connected to a VGA-output, or worse, if there is an active HDMI->VGA adapter or something, I can EASILY see the lower quality compared to a direct digital connection.