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    Convert FLAC to WMA or AAC?

    I was thinking of converting all my FLAC files. It's just that I'm not sure which setting is more efficient in preserving the original fidelity while remaining small in size:

    AAC 320kbps
    AAC 500kbps
    WMA8 640kpps
    WMA8 320kbps
    WMA9.2 VBR

    MP3 is not an option for obvious reasons. Sampling rate is set to 48KHz. I've never seen a 96KHz option in any audio converter. I don't know why, but I would like to see it implemented.

    Reasons for converting: Free up more hard drive space (later I'm going to convert all my videos to H264 MP4 to save even more space) & support for Windows Media Player's Library (so OGG is out too).
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    Re: Convert FLAC to WMA or AAC?

    I know you are looking for software suggestions, but maybe this would be better suited in the audio section?

    If you want me to move it let me know! Sorry I don't have any suggestions that I know for sure work, maybe audactity

    I found this discussion that might help
    Just a moment...
    http://www.gearslutz.com/board/so-much-gear-so-little-time/373364-96khz-mp3-how-do-u-get-there.html

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    • #3
      Re: Convert FLAC to WMA or AAC?

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      • #4
        Re: Convert FLAC to WMA or AAC?

        Software suggestions are welcomed. But most importantly:

        Is 500kbps - 640kpbs is an overkill? Is AAC more superior than WMA? Is 2-pass encoding recommended for AAC? Does setting the Sampling rate at 48Khz rather than the standard 44.1Khz make any difference?

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        • #5
          Re: Convert FLAC to WMA or AAC?

          >320K, AAC and OGG is almost up to 100% original quality.
          320K OGG=AAC>MP3>WMA
          256K OGG>AAC>MP3>WMA
          224K OGG>MP3>AAC>WMA
          192K OGG>MP3>WMA>AAC
          128K OGG>WMA>AAC>MP3

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