williakz

You are entirely correct. I always assumed that iPod output via dock/USB remained in the digital domain while 3.5mm was obviously DAC'd. I think what threw me was when I was unable to use an EQ app I bought when connected via the dock/USB but it was fully functional using the 3.5mm tap. Bitten by "assume" bug once again! Thanks for the correction. Now the search begins to get those digital goodies out of the iPod!

tbilisi79

I got a SACD finally to test things out once and for all.

Got one of my favorite bands, Dire Straits Brothers in Arms album.

Listened to a few songs and I must say that the difference is hardly noticeable. The difference between a 256 file and sacd is just not that drastic. Sure it sounds better and is great, but I don't think it is worth the effort of seeking out sacd format albums. I think only a few select albums might be worth the price, and listened only on a nice long drive. But on daily basis it no longer matters to me.

I'm not sure how great or sensitive my hearing is at my age, I'm 36.

With that said. I finally decided to keep the most loved albums that I have on cdRs in wav format, converted from flac. Any future CDs I burn will also be in a same format.

Dave

levaid

Exaclty agree. After my GS450h (3 gen) I was wondering a huge difference for ML in LS600h. I was disappointed in audio CD vs. .flac, didn't bring the salvation... So for help: audio CD vs .flac is not a big diff, in dependence of the file quality!