[klaimzlgd]

Hey, was wondering where everyone would generally purchase or download these high quality files from. I used to rip it from CD for my ipod Classic but with the introduction to the music streaming services, I haven't touched my Ipod much since, now I'm looking to purchase a DAP in the future but still uncertain to where or how I would get hold of those quality sources

 

[Pictograms]

I’m interested in this question also... currently I like using ‘7digital’ since they seem to have most of what I look for, even things not available in HD only mp3.

 

[klaimzlgd]

I tried searching headfi regarding to this and didn't find any, maybe i didn't search hard enough

 

[Discman634]

Most of my stuff on my Pono is CD ripped to wave or FLAC. I found hi-Rez downloads to be mixed bag. Some sound amazing, some sound no better than a CD. Some sound worse.

 

[davidcotton]

Buy cd, rip, transfer to mp3 player of choice, sorted.

 

[Signal2Noise]

I buy 90% of my collection in physical CD format, normally from Amazon. I rip them using dbPoweramp into both FLAC and 320kbps MP3 then CDs go into storage.

Remainder I'll usually just buy from iTunes if in Mastered For iTunes format, some I'll have to settle for normal MP4.

I have trials of Deezer HiFi and Spotify Premium but haven't really used them much yet. Their cataloging is atrocious for lots of artist albums. I won't do Tidal because I don't want to give money to Jay-Z. I am also considering Roon to further enhance my collection.

I also browse the hi-res sites to purchase albums but often it turns out they are not available to purchase for Canadian customers which is frustrating. I will also sometimes buy albums directly from an artist's site in WAV (if offered) then convert to FLAC/MP3.

 

[Deftone]

I buy CDs still and then rip to WAV then transfer my files to player of choice.

I don’t care for 24/96 and I don’t like compressed mp3s so I’m happy with my lossless 16/44.

 

[Dukebb13]

I buy most of my albums from HDTracks, acoustic sounds, and 7 digital. All good companies to deal with. HDTracks has sales every week.

 

[iJay]

I buy CDs still and then rip to WAV then transfer my files to player of choice.

I don’t care for 24/96 and I don’t like compressed mp3s so I’m happy with my lossless 16/44.

Exactly what I do and it sounds fantastic!