vital signz Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Hello all....Can anyone educate us as to how these would differ from CD downloads to an iPod?? I am an audiophile to a degree and am reasonably happy with everything I currently have on my iPod, but would I be happier with the iTunes specific downloads? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 From what I understand, this are remasters similar to the ones in the Sector Box Set, but they have been altered to better fit the compression that happens when you download them to iTunes. If you are ripping your discs to your iPod using a lossless codec, I doubt these versions will sound better to an audiophile's ears. However, if you are ripping them in a compressed format, these may sound better to you. However, my question regards the soon to be released CD versions of the iTunes remasters. If you use applelossless, and these masters are virtually the same as the Sector box sets, wouldn't you be better off getting the Sector Box Sets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron2112 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) Get the Sector Box sets. They're cheaper, you have something tangible for your money, they are the same remasters, and you can rip them yourself to either a lossless format or to whatever bit rate MP3 you like. Edited May 24, 2013 by Ron2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thizzellewashington Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 If you're going to buy any digital files of the latest remasters, buy the HDTracks ones. They're more expensive but if you say you're an "audiophile," you're going to want to have the 24/96 FLACs. Paying money for compressed AAC files, even if they're supposedly "remastered for iTunes," is a waste. You can convert the FLACs to any iPod-compatible format you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thizzellewashington Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Note: I have all of the HDTracks box sets, which I converted to Apple Lossless so I could listen to the 24-bit versions in my iTunes. I've listened to about a third of the albums so far and the sound is phenomenal. Well worth the cash if you've got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vital signz Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Note: I have all of the HDTracks box sets, which I converted to Apple Lossless so I could listen to the 24-bit versions in my iTunes. I've listened to about a third of the albums so far and the sound is phenomenal. Well worth the cash if you've got it. Is there any way you can tell me how to do this using basic directions? Assume I am a computer moron. I have a Macbook Pro and all of my music is either on iTunes or CDs. I would appreciate any instruction on this matter. The FLACs look easy enough to purchase on HDTracks.com they also have AIFF files which are supposedly compatible with iTunes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Note: I have all of the HDTracks box sets, which I converted to Apple Lossless so I could listen to the 24-bit versions in my iTunes. I've listened to about a third of the albums so far and the sound is phenomenal. Well worth the cash if you've got it. Is there any way you can tell me how to do this using basic directions? Assume I am a computer moron. I have a Macbook Pro and all of my music is either on iTunes or CDs. I would appreciate any instruction on this matter. The FLACs look easy enough to purchase on HDTracks.com they also have AIFF files which are supposedly compatible with iTunes... Excellent question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunosamppa Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Heh9wBeoTNw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgZwC6d9twk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunosamppa Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKtWrFnPF7E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I've never heard of an audiophile wanting to download tracks from the apple store 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thizzellewashington Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Note: I have all of the HDTracks box sets, which I converted to Apple Lossless so I could listen to the 24-bit versions in my iTunes. I've listened to about a third of the albums so far and the sound is phenomenal. Well worth the cash if you've got it. Is there any way you can tell me how to do this using basic directions? Assume I am a computer moron. I have a Macbook Pro and all of my music is either on iTunes or CDs. I would appreciate any instruction on this matter. The FLACs look easy enough to purchase on HDTracks.com they also have AIFF files which are supposedly compatible with iTunes... Sure thing. AIFF files do play in iTunes, but they take up almost twice as much space as FLACs or Apple Lossless files. Here's how you convert them (I use a Mac as well): 1. Download a free program called X Lossless Decoder.2. Open the program and go to "Preferences" in the top menu under "XLD" next to the Apple logo.3. On the main preferences screen, select "Apple Lossless" as your output format.4. You'll also want to create a folder on your computer or external hard drive and set that as the output directory, also in preferences.5. Once you have the HDTracks FLACs downloaded, go into an album's folder, select all the tracks, and drag them onto the XLD icon on the dock. They'll automatically start converting to Apple Lossless and will be saved in the folder you set as the output directory.6. Once you have them all converted, you can import them into your iTunes library.7. Enjoy. Hope that helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vital signz Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Note: I have all of the HDTracks box sets, which I converted to Apple Lossless so I could listen to the 24-bit versions in my iTunes. I've listened to about a third of the albums so far and the sound is phenomenal. Well worth the cash if you've got it. Is there any way you can tell me how to do this using basic directions? Assume I am a computer moron. I have a Macbook Pro and all of my music is either on iTunes or CDs. I would appreciate any instruction on this matter. The FLACs look easy enough to purchase on HDTracks.com they also have AIFF files which are supposedly compatible with iTunes... Sure thing. AIFF files do play in iTunes, but they take up almost twice as much space as FLACs or Apple Lossless files. Here's how you convert them (I use a Mac as well): 1. Download a free program called X Lossless Decoder.2. Open the program and go to "Preferences" in the top menu under "XLD" next to the Apple logo.3. On the main preferences screen, select "Apple Lossless" as your output format.4. You'll also want to create a folder on your computer or external hard drive and set that as the output directory, also in preferences.5. Once you have the HDTracks FLACs downloaded, go into an album's folder, select all the tracks, and drag them onto the XLD icon on the dock. They'll automatically start converting to Apple Lossless and will be saved in the folder you set as the output directory.6. Once you have them all converted, you can import them into your iTunes library.7. Enjoy. Hope that helps. Thank You for the tutorial. Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thizzellewashington Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Sure thing, man. No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 +Plus one on those instructions. If you convert the HD tracks yourself they will sound much better. The CDs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Question: Is the HDTracks version of Vapour Trails as a standalone album better than the original CD, or do you have to get the Studio Albums box set to get an improved version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thizzellewashington Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I don't think the albums are available individually. You have to buy the box set. But yes, it's a massive improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analog_Bro Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 The HD tracks version of Vapor Trails just released is incredible - more high end is audible and there is no more annoying clipping! Let's put it this way - I have no more intrest in a remix of the record anymore (although it would be intresting to hear), I am quite satisfied with the way the songs come off in this version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pound of Obscure Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Note: I have all of the HDTracks box sets, which I converted to Apple Lossless so I could listen to the 24-bit versions in my iTunes. I've listened to about a third of the albums so far and the sound is phenomenal. Well worth the cash if you've got it. Is there any way you can tell me how to do this using basic directions? Assume I am a computer moron. I have a Macbook Pro and all of my music is either on iTunes or CDs. I would appreciate any instruction on this matter. The FLACs look easy enough to purchase on HDTracks.com they also have AIFF files which are supposedly compatible with iTunes... Sure thing. AIFF files do play in iTunes, but they take up almost twice as much space as FLACs or Apple Lossless files. Here's how you convert them (I use a Mac as well): 1. Download a free program called X Lossless Decoder.2. Open the program and go to "Preferences" in the top menu under "XLD" next to the Apple logo.3. On the main preferences screen, select "Apple Lossless" as your output format.4. You'll also want to create a folder on your computer or external hard drive and set that as the output directory, also in preferences.5. Once you have the HDTracks FLACs downloaded, go into an album's folder, select all the tracks, and drag them onto the XLD icon on the dock. They'll automatically start converting to Apple Lossless and will be saved in the folder you set as the output directory.6. Once you have them all converted, you can import them into your iTunes library.7. Enjoy. Hope that helps. Is there a program for pc like the X Lossless Decoder for Mac?Also, do the boys get paid for the HDTracks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianice Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 For those interested, The hd track collection is available for download at Israbox, Type rush in the search function and scroll down. These are flac files and do tike some time to finish. Not really noticing that big of a difference so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockosmith Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 For those interested, The hd track collection is available for download at Israbox, Type rush in the search function and scroll down. These are flac files and do tike some time to finish. Not really noticing that big of a difference so far. Are you sure? I couldn't find any Rush there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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