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09-03-2008, 03:20 PM
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I have an 8 GB Meizu M6 mini player which I absolutely love (aside from a few very minor bugs).
Surprised that nobody else here seems to use one, since it is said to have one of the best sound performances of all players.
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I looked at getting one of these a while back after reading some good reviews, but unfortunately it does not recognise the 'apple' music format of AAC (or whatever it is called). Really regret converting my old CDs to this format rather than mp3s 
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09-03-2008, 03:32 PM
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I looked at getting one of these a while back after reading some good reviews, but unfortunately it does not recognise the 'apple' music format of AAC (or whatever it is called).
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That is true, I hadn't considered that.
Never was an option for me really, since I don't have a single AAC file, but of course it will be a big no-no for all those who do. |
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09-03-2008, 04:01 PM
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Really regret converting my old CDs to this format rather than mp3s
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You must have a bunch of them to not be considering going back and re-ripping them? |
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09-03-2008, 07:56 PM
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You must have a bunch of them to not be considering going back and re-ripping them?
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Strangely enough, it's not actually the CDs which are the problem as when I first introduced to the world of ipods I used the factory settings on itunes and hence it is easy to see which are my ripped CDs as they are all m4a, 128kbps (only ~200 albums). At some time I intend on going up into the loft and re-ripping using 256vbr mp3 (although I have been planning on doing that for well over a year and probably never will). The bigger problem is that for a long time I used to download stuff off mp3sparks using MPEG-4   , and there is no way I'm forking out the cash to redownload those  . Anyway, I'm happy enough with my ipod so although a little irratated by the whole formatting thing, I can live with it ,
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09-03-2008, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave C
Strangely enough, it's not actually the CDs which are the problem as when I first introduced to the world of ipods I used the factory settings on itunes and hence it is easy to see which are my ripped CDs as they are all m4a, 128kbps (only ~200 albums). At some time I intend on going up into the loft and re-ripping using 256vbr mp3 (although I have been planning on doing that for well over a year and probably never will). The bigger problem is that for a long time I used to download stuff off mp3sparks using MPEG-4 , and there is no way I'm forking out the cash to redownload those . Anyway, I'm happy enough with my ipod so although a little irratated by the whole formatting thing, I can live with it ,
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Dave have you not thought of converting your MPEG4 files to mp3?
There are plenty of converters available that will do that and you will then end up with your library in a universal format.
Ashley
If you have one watch you know what the time is. But if you have two you don't know which one is right.
The more advice you get the more confusing it becomes.
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09-03-2008, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave C
Strangely enough, it's not actually the CDs which are the problem as when I first introduced to the world of ipods I used the factory settings on itunes and hence it is easy to see which are my ripped CDs as they are all m4a, 128kbps (only ~200 albums). At some time I intend on going up into the loft and re-ripping using 256vbr mp3 (although I have been planning on doing that for well over a year and probably never will). The bigger problem is that for a long time I used to download stuff off mp3sparks using MPEG-4 , and there is no way I'm forking out the cash to redownload those . Anyway, I'm happy enough with my ipod so although a little irratated by the whole formatting thing, I can live with it ,
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Hey Dave,
At least they are drm-free and you have a way to listen to them,
and now you are enlightened to your options.
It's all good.
Cheers,
Nightfly 
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09-03-2008, 08:38 PM
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Dave have you not thought of converting your MPEG4 files to mp3?
There are plenty of converters available that will do that and you will then end up with your library in a universal format.
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I have though about that but was concerned that there would be a loss of quality associated with the conversion   . Also, I had read that the conversion programs tend to mess up tags & album art work and I can not face retagging 700 albums  .
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09-03-2008, 08:41 PM
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Hey Dave,
At least they are drm-free and you have a way to listen to them,
and now you are enlightened to your options.
It's all good.
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I know I should be happy with what I have got, but I want everything & with a cherry on the top 
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09-03-2008, 08:44 PM
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You can convert to Mp3 from within iTunes. Just rightclick on track or several tracks. It will create a second file with all the same tags (minus playcounts, play dates, etc.) For non-audiophile like myself that is sufficient.
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09-03-2008, 08:45 PM
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No idea about the loss of quality but if as you say it messes up the metadata then it is definitely not worth doing - its bad enough have to do the odd album that I rip but 700, no way! 
Update:
Seems that once again Vik has come up with the answer. 
Ashley
If you have one watch you know what the time is. But if you have two you don't know which one is right.
The more advice you get the more confusing it becomes.
Last edited by Ashleyj; 09-03-2008 at 08:48 PM.
Reason: Update
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