FLAC Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Spotify will soon deliver a Hi-Res Audio option. But is it worth it to you? Take this test.

Readers of these posts will know that I’ve long whined about the decline in people who appreciate proper hi-fi audio

This is one of the few days of the year that Canadians get a stat while America doesn’t. Feels good,

While digital files like MP3s and Apples AAC format fantastically convenient, they’re still compressed formats, meaning that in order for

Outside of the discs that come with box sets and the occasional impulse purchase, I’m pretty much done buying CDs.

There is a small but growing movement back towards music with better sonic properties. Well, that’s my dream, anyway. Thanks

I won’t blather on once again about how much I detest our willingness to make do with substandard digital audio.

June 8, 2017 Alan Cross 4 Comments FLAC, iOS 11, iPhone

MP3s sound like crap, squished of much of their dynamic range and filled with compression artifacts that affect all frequencies.

The broadcast student was sitting across from me. She’d come to me with a problem. “I can’t tell the difference

People forget that the Beatles didn’t release any of their music on CD until February 1987, almost five years after

Some people believe that there’s a real market for portable music players that offer fidelity above and beyond crappy MP3

I’m the kind of guy for whom accurate audio is important. I’m an old-school audiophile, someone who believes that MP3s

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
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