I do not know the answer to that question but two things I will pass along.
1) After you import a CD, iTunes will search their database for the cover art to attach to your files, which is a nice feature; you can add your own if necessary.
2) If you copy your music as AIFF and later run out of room, iTunes has a feature to convert files to Apple Lossless, and it doesn't take that long.
I have 2711 songs, alomost all are Apple Lossless, I have a few as AIFF, and I have used 71.80 GB.
BTW, AIFF will create a file size exactly the same as what is on the CD. As you stated, cover art adds a little more.
1) After you import a CD, iTunes will search their database for the cover art to attach to your files, which is a nice feature; you can add your own if necessary.
2) If you copy your music as AIFF and later run out of room, iTunes has a feature to convert files to Apple Lossless, and it doesn't take that long.
I have 2711 songs, alomost all are Apple Lossless, I have a few as AIFF, and I have used 71.80 GB.
BTW, AIFF will create a file size exactly the same as what is on the CD. As you stated, cover art adds a little more.