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24 vs. 16-bit flacs

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merlinus

Wondering about the differences, especially if I plan to burn them to a cd?

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RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs - Sprezza Tura 21:02:47 04/02/15 (9)
you need to some homework.

You can't burn 24 bits to CD, which is limited to,16 bits.

Your question has no context, hence no replies until now.
- http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_bit_depth (Open in New Window)
- RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs - cfraser 08:31:45 04/03/15 (8)
  They're just files, so why can't he burn them to a CD?
  That said, I don't know what might play them i.e. decode the FLAC and also output the 24-bit audio; I've never tried it, all my 24-bit FLACs are only on HDDs.
  Also, a typical pop/rock album at e.g. 96/24 probably wouldn't fit on a CD, 48/24 usually should. Practicality be damned...you can do it even if hardly anybody does, maybe burning to DVD would be better. I kinda doubt any gadget that could decode/play 24-bit FLACs [edit: from CD] also couldn't do it from a DVD (cheaper than CDs now too).
  
  Edits: 04/03/15
  - RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs - Sprezza Tura 08:41:19 04/03/15 (7)
    It's real simple. Your post is convoluted.
    If the OP wants to burn an Audio-CD-R, it must be 44.1/16. There are no other options.
    If he has 44.1/48/96 24 bit FLAC files he wants to make an AUDIO CD with he has to use a program like Audiogate that will do the decimation automatically and burn the disc, or he has to convert them him self with a SRC.
    Even iTunes can do it, provided you convert the FLACS to WAV/AIFF/ALAC.
    It is that simple.
    Certainly one can burn a DVD-R and play it in a DVD player as well.
    
    Edits: 04/03/15 04/03/15
    - RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs - cfraser 11:17:48 04/05/15 (3)
      It's not convoluted: he wants to burn the files to a CD. He's burning FLACs, he didn't mention CD audio files, the bit-depth of the represented audio is irrelevant. As long as the file will fit he can burn it to a CD. No different than burning MP3s to a CD. No need to assume he doesn't know the format of audio on a redbook CD.
      
      But yes, I didn't know what he wanted to do with the files after burning. Maybe give them to somebody, backup, IDK.
      - RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs - Sprezza Tura 17:24:59 04/05/15 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs posted by cfraser on April 05, 2015 at 11:17:48
        
        Gotcha. I assumed that he wanted to crate a Audio CD from 24 bit files, and it seems I was correct. I can not see the purpose of creating a data CD or DVD with FLAC files for anything but back up/storage.
        
        RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs - merlinus 11:21:24 04/06/15 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs posted by Sprezza Tura on April 05, 2015 at 17:24:59
        
        Again, many thanks for the responses. Much appreciated!
        
        My purpose in asking about 24 vs. 16-bit recordings was more in terms of playback, not necessarily for burning to an audio cd (which I know is limited to 16 bits).
        
        Basically, is it worth the extra $5 or so per download for the 24 bits? This is for recordings available at Pristine Classical.
        
        RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs - Say 07:00:12 04/08/15 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs posted by merlinus on April 06, 2015 at 11:21:24
        
        Though your opening post hints at burning files onto a cd, you later clarified your intentions to the possibility of downloading 24 bit files. Is it worth it? That is up to you now isn't it. You can always try before you buy. There are many free files online where you can download some classical stuff and see if it floats your boat. I have a rule of thumb but I don't always follow it. Basically, as long as a file is not corrupt, music files are only as good as it's mastering. Just as any other recorded music. If I am satisfied with that I tend to purchase high resolution files for the sake of musical enjoyment in comparison to a CD or 16/44 file. And for the OCD among us, I tend to avoid loud music, as in loudness war terror.
        For a good reference as to which albums (cd, vinyl, files) have good dynamic range and those that are ear bleeds try this link: http://dr.loudness-war.info/
        
        Edits: 04/08/15
    - RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs - merlinus 11:08:16 04/03/15 (2)
      Thanks for the responses -- much appreciated!
      
      Looks like Brasero will burn a 24-bit flac to cd, doing its own conversion. It will also burn 16-bit flacs.
      
      I often run my laptop through my processor via HDMI, and have software (smplayer and kodi) that will play 24-bit flacs, so am wanting the best of both worlds.
      
      I run Linux, so itunes and audiogate are no-go's.
      - Thanks for the info on Brasero - bullethead 05:04:35 04/05/15 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs posted by merlinus on April 03, 2015 at 11:08:16
        
        i think Brasero is great, anything that makes ones life easier is well good in my book.
      - RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs - Sprezza Tura 12:57:05 04/03/15 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: 24 vs. 16-bit flacs posted by merlinus on April 03, 2015 at 11:08:16
        
        A Linux man?
        
        Nice!
        
        I am very glad you found a solution.

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