davimack,
you left out many pieces of information:
a. What compression/encoder did you use when importing your CD into iTunes?
Within iTunes, go to: Preferences > Advanced > Importing > Import using:
AAC: the original Apple proprietary compression....256kbps works well when just using earphones. obviously there is less than the original data.
***AIFF: bit-for-bit copy of CD files (this is no compression < answer to your posted question) FWIW: this is what I use on my music server Apple G5 ****
Apple Lossless: the newest apple compression (about 70% or AIFF file size). Very good quality if you don't plan on using the files on non-apple systems.
I don't have experience with MP3 or WAV.(I understand this is a lesser quality compression encoder)
b. how is your iPod connected to your system?
- you should not be using the headphone jack. you need line level from a dock.
c. what earphones are you using?
- just curious
you left out many pieces of information:
a. What compression/encoder did you use when importing your CD into iTunes?
Within iTunes, go to: Preferences > Advanced > Importing > Import using:
AAC: the original Apple proprietary compression....256kbps works well when just using earphones. obviously there is less than the original data.
***AIFF: bit-for-bit copy of CD files (this is no compression < answer to your posted question) FWIW: this is what I use on my music server Apple G5 ****
Apple Lossless: the newest apple compression (about 70% or AIFF file size). Very good quality if you don't plan on using the files on non-apple systems.
I don't have experience with MP3 or WAV.(I understand this is a lesser quality compression encoder)
b. how is your iPod connected to your system?
- you should not be using the headphone jack. you need line level from a dock.
c. what earphones are you using?
- just curious