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Celestin · 10-10-2008, 11:17 AM

Okay peoples. Here's the deal. If the OST does come out with the CE, I imagine what will happen is that NCSoft will package them as .mp3s as a cost saving method. Furthermore, they'll just rip at whatever standard they want, likely 128 or 192kbbps. A .mp3, track for track, is not worth as much as a track straight from an actual music CD. You cannot re-encode a .mp3 to a different format while straight from the CD, you can encode to whatever format you want ( after converting to .wav ). Now if they actually give you an audio CD with your CE, then what I'm saying is moot. But I doubt they will.

Just get the CD. You will:
a. Get it sooner ( AION release date = ?? )
b. Get more use out of it ( Encode to whatever you want, works in standard CD player )
c. Enjoy higher quality ( Source material is highest fidelity )

10-10-2008, 11:17 AM	#31 (permalink)
Celestin Great General Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Formerly Isengard, Middle Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Race: Elyos	Okay peoples. Here's the deal. If the OST does come out with the CE, I imagine what will happen is that NCSoft will package them as .mp3s as a cost saving method. Furthermore, they'll just rip at whatever standard they want, likely 128 or 192kbbps. A .mp3, track for track, is not worth as much as a track straight from an actual music CD. You cannot re-encode a .mp3 to a different format while straight from the CD, you can encode to whatever format you want ( after converting to .wav ). Now if they actually give you an audio CD with your CE, then what I'm saying is moot. But I doubt they will. Just get the CD. You will: a. Get it sooner ( AION release date = ?? ) b. Get more use out of it ( Encode to whatever you want, works in standard CD player ) c. Enjoy higher quality ( Source material is highest fidelity ) __________________ I am principled man, one who cannot in good conscious, support theft. AionSource is theft. The theft of another man's hardwork by Curse. I cannot continue to support AionSource, and refuse to be bribed with mod status. You can find me at www.aionblah.com.