MP3 vs Redbook?


This question may be best posted to another forum, but this is the only audio forum I frequent. Plus, I consider myself an "audiofool" of sorts.

My question - How do MP3s (recorded at 320kbps or VBR) compare to Redbook? How lossy are they?

Also, how do files encoded and decoded thru FLAC compare to Redook?

Thanks!

Michael
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Showing 1 response by sarmshawcf24

My question is along the same line. Im looking to transfer analog tapes to Digital media. I've encountered a number of problems along the way. (1) I recorded these tapes to CD-R using the popular MP-3 Format. I then tried to play them back on an old JVC one-piece home stereo. Of course I encountered problems. From there I went to the Roxio Media Center that came with my Gateway CPU. It mentioned that Red Book could be played back on all or most CD players, be it car or home. This lead me to contact NERO, and Im waiting to hear back from them to see if their program supports Red Book. Fortunately Im in the market for new home and car stereo equipment as well. Ive looked on many web sites to check many brands of CD players and Recorders. To my suprise most do not support the MP-3 or WAV formats. Should I be looking for a media program that supports the Red Book format? Also, if I was to tape to a DVD that holds 120 minutes of music, can I replay this recording on other CD players, or will I encounter the same problem? (Do CD-R's and DVD-R's support the same formats, and can they both be played on a cd player that supports these formats?

Thanks,
MSA