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MP3 files to Apple lossless

This is for the digital guys. I have most of my digital files in itunes ripped at 320 and 280 kps. I noticed that there's an option to convert files already ripped to "Apple Losseless." If the files are already ripped at 320, 280 or 190kps is there any advantage converting them to apple lossless, or I is better to redo the whole process and start ripping them from your original CDs.

Thanks in advance,
Tony
tonyabreu02
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sfar
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As you seem to suspect, there's no advantage to converting them to Apple Lossless. The data that was lost when the files were ripped to mp3 can't be recovered. You'll have files that take up much more space but sound the same.
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However, before you start all over, it would be worth re-ripping a couple of CD's and seeing if the difference between lossless files and the mp3's, especially those at 320 kbps, is worth the trouble.
tonyabreu02 OP
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Sfar, appreciate the quick response.
You make a good point if the difference is worth it. I have more than 11,000 songs, and it will be painful for me to start all over.
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It's probably easier to sort out if you think about only those CDs you really listen to a lot and that you know are well recorded. Do a few of those and don't worry too much about the whole 11,000 tunes for now.
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Re-Rip!!! If you care about sound, Re-Rip. Sometimes when you AB a MP3 vs a lossless file the differences can seem minimal, but there is something about MP3s that kills the desire to listen. Hard to describe but definitely not my imagination.
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