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Looking for a Better MP3 Audio Experience? This Might Help

Alan Cross 1 Comment

When compared to a proper analogue recording or even a CD, MP3s sound awful.  I know the math says that humans shouldn’t be able to tell what the algorithm strips out, but I’ve done plenty of blind A-B tests so I can confidently say that this claim is full of shit.

But what are you gonna do? MP3s are so ubiquitous and useful that they’re going to be with us for a long time. Isn’t there some electronically gizmatry that can improve on what we’ve got?

Maybe.  Songza, a streaming service used by more than a million Canadians, has just updated their stream to AMP technology, which is the same tech used in calibrating bazillion-dollar home theatres.  To take advantage of this, you need to purchase the Audyssey Music Player app (99 cents)–and it’s worth every cent.

Reach a glowing review on TechCrunch.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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One thought on “Looking for a Better MP3 Audio Experience? This Might Help”

  • Garence_
    December 18, 2012 at 2:10 am
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    Audyssey App has no shuffle and won't work on DRM files and turns itself off quite often. It's crap IMHO.

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