[REQ] TranceTraffic

[onlinetragedy]

Considering that so many electro releases nowadays are WEB only, or at least WEB only for a long time before a CD or the rare FLAC over WEB release, 320k is what you have to deal with so often. That is, if you want the newest stuff as fast as possible. Which is exactly what TT provides. Plus more. Yes TT has the occasional FLAC offering, in fact I'd venture to say that it has had as many as TR however they dont last as long. Add that along with the fact that because TT has been a "high level" tracker for so long that there are many collectors there. So yes, seeder decay is a problem with a site that has less than 8k users and at least 1k of them collectors.

Personally, my favorite parts of the site are the live DJ streams and their livesets.

BTW: I have to agree w/ Tv controls you on the small diff to be found between 320k and FLAC. I have taken many double blind tests on 320k and FLAC and have found that on certain types of music the difference is perceptible. I must emphasize that it only works on certain types of music, electro often being one. Rock, especially the older stuff on 24bit/88.2khz and on a quality system is detectable, though almost negligible. But if your that into FLAC What.CD is probably a one stop shop.

[Glitterstep]

So yes, seeder decay is a problem with a site that has less than 8k users and at least 1k of them collectors.

...but that problem can't be eliminated!!

I once checked a stats of a member who has been there for like three years and uploaded only 400 mb

[ca_aok]

Lol @ that setup... you realize the internal wiring and DAC of the iPod is terrible right? Negates half that crap.

Also, I'd bet you'd have real issues providing concrete ABX test results of V0 or 320 MP3 against FLAC. People who say MP3 is unlistenable are idiots. at 96kbps, perhaps, but by the time you jump from 320kbps->FLAC the returns are quite diminishing, and aren't detectable for most of the general populace. Since you seem to like HydrogenAudio, pay attention to the fact that they laugh at anyone who says FLAC > MP3 unless they provide statistically significance ABX proof that they can tell the difference.

As for the OP, it's been five months, no one is going to invite you. Let this thread die.

[Tv Controls you]

Lol @ that setup... you realize the internal wiring and DAC of the iPod is terrible right? Negates half that crap.

Also, I'd bet you'd have real issues providing concrete ABX test results of V0 or 320 MP3 against FLAC. People who say MP3 is unlistenable are idiots. at 96kbps, perhaps, but by the time you jump from 320kbps->FLAC the returns are quite diminishing, and aren't detectable for most of the general populace. Since you seem to like HydrogenAudio, pay attention to the fact that they laugh at anyone who says FLAC > MP3 unless they provide statistically significance ABX proof that they can tell the difference.

As for the OP, it's been five months, no one is going to invite you. Let this thread die.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=824156

Take a look their, other audiophiles argue that it performs as well as a $1000 dollar DAC. Also I play a a line out 0 db. The ipod is truly a audiophile grade piece of technology.

[IdolEyes787]

There was a guy in my residence at university that literally sank every penny to his name ( 10's of thousands of dollars) into the best audio equipment known to Man .
What's more if something came out that was apparently infinitesimally better than what he currently had he would instantly run down to the store and order it for he could tell the difference.
Anyway midterm comes around and he isn't doing very well in his courses because he's quote "having trouble concentrating "So he goes to the doctor who informs him that the reason he is having difficulty concentrating is due to the fact he has a moderately severe hearing loss.

You're all cawks.

[ca_aok]

The Wolfson DAC is only in the 60 and 80GB iPod videos (5.5 Gen I believe?). The models newer and older use a cheaper brand of DAC. That's one of the reasons that the company that does the iMod will only do so on an iPod video.

[Tv Controls you]

The Wolfson DAC is only in the 60 and 80GB iPod videos (5.5 Gen I believe?). The models newer and older use a cheaper brand of DAC. That's one of the reasons that the company that does the iMod will only do so on an iPod video.

I use a 80 gb black ipod video 5.5 gen with moded rockbox firmware. I am also looking to purchase the 120gb upgrade for it

[ca_aok]

Meh, there still isn't any benefit to running your sound system off an iPod versus say, a computer tower connected through a HQ DAC.

Have you looked at the Wadia iTransport? Despite its low cost it performs its job well (especially for those of you who have a non 5.5 gen iPod). I don't trust the line out mods on iPods anyway, but anything beats their terrible headphone jack output.

Portable listening doesn't need audiophile quality. You can't appreciate any tiny nuanced difference between FLAC and MP3 when you're sitting on a loud, crowded bus for instance. And before you suggest noise cancelling headphones, those introduce a whole new set of acoustic issues

[Tv Controls you]

Meh, there still isn't any benefit to running your sound system off an iPod versus say, a computer tower connected through a HQ DAC.

Have you looked at the Wadia iTransport? Despite its low cost it performs its job well (especially for those of you who have a non 5.5 gen iPod). I don't trust the line out mods on iPods anyway, but anything beats their terrible headphone jack output.

Portable listening doesn't need audiophile quality. You can't appreciate any tiny nuanced difference between FLAC and MP3 when you're sitting on a loud, crowded bus for instance. And before you suggest noise cancelling headphones, those introduce a whole new set of acoustic issues

I hate bose and every product they make. Also noise canceling headphones are terrible as my good friend owns a pair. Every product they make is so low end and overpriced.

Im sure there is other companies that make them now, but when I first listened to them it was only bose.

The only benefit is that the ipod is ultra portable and can be taken anywhere with me, while at the same time sounding damn good.

Also I've never really tried going from my desktop to my 2 channel setup, I've heard bad things about it though.
People say you pick up interference, unless you use an external audio card. Idn just sounds like a pain, when I enjoy my current rig.

[senegal]

Im rooting for u senegal. Ur persistence might eventually be rewarded.