Does it make regular mp3 files sound better?
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This should be easy to answer but its not and perhaps that already tells you something. If the mp3 files are good quality (&gt;192 kbit/s) and the original recordings were well mastered then quite honestly it really tough to decide if the Sony audio effects make a real difference. They do change the sound and you may perceive the differences as an improvement (especially using the Equalizer). However, I run my files with all audio options off and using decent headphones, just enjoy the music for better or worse. Also, this results in better battery running time (also run player in plane mode). Its a great music player but if that's your priority you might to hold off for the NWZ-A17.
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Thank you for a question! Even if it is not a hireso sound source, by DSEE HX which performs up scaling of compression sound sources such as the MP3 for a high-resolution sound source of the hireso equivalency, a CD can enjoy the high-quality sound that it is more than it in it. Thanking you in advance.
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Hello, yes it does, although sadly most of my music files are in the mp3 format, the ones I have in FLAC worked like a charm syncing with winamp...
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I've converted a few selections from my records over to mp3's, and overall they're pretty good, but really the quality depends on what settings you input into the software that comes with the turntable. It's really easy to use, but if you choose to eliminate the surface noise (such as the pops and clicks), the sound can be deadened somewhat, so I just choose to do a straight, no-frills conversion most of the time. However, the quality/cleanliness of the record also has a part to play, a good clean record produces a good, clean sound.
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When you convert to MP3 there is always sound quality issues. The turntable is a low end but good value turntable.
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It's almost the actual way to do it... YOu cn try to do it from the amp but it's never gonna be as clear as the sound you will get from your pc, you can also download some patches
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The sound is fine when you play the attached mp3/music device. Keep in mind the attachment is only transmitting a radio signal. If there is any sort of sound quality issue, more than likely it will have to do with the player or possibly the car stereo instead of this device. As long as the radio channel is not being used by a station, and your volume is all the way up on the attached device, everything will sound fine.
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No it doesn't make a lot of difference but if your mp3s are poorly recorded it won't sound as great.. The headphones are still an excellent deal for what. they are selling for.. I also used the headphones to listen to Netflix movies to which I will give an update.. Great headphones!!
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I'm using aiff mac files and some standard iTunes files and have no problem but, idid find it challenging to import files. if found it easier to drop and drag files to a pre added named folder. i love the ability to hear high quality music file. its worth the hassle to me. you can hear things that you could not conventionally. i never liked low grade mp3 files. sounds terrible. for me its worth it to revisit old tunes at this qua lit. might even get the x5 for more navigation control. hope you find your answer and this response was useful to anyone. good luck.
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I think so, but if you are making copies of classical music, or something that requires exceptional sound quality, you may not like the results. I made copies of tapes to enter into my ipod and the sound quality if okay
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I never tried a MP3 file on this product. So I am sorry, I can not help you with this one.
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NO.. if you want to buy a decent mp3 player.. dont buy this one.. it looks better in the pictures
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Yes to both questions. However, the sound quality isn't the best for music.
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It doesn't improve it per say, just makes it louder. If you want improvement, then you need to purchase/upgrade your DAC, cabling and headphones.
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not on the speakers themselves. but i went into my equalizer on itunes and fooled around with it until i found the setting i liked. for me, it was "electronic" that sounded best.
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It took me a while to figure this out, but the device has a standard mode and 3 different equalization modes. Since most modern devices don't have bass and treble controls, it can indeed improve the sound quality, as it does sound different in each mode. But always remember the basic rule of digital devices. garbage in-garbage out! So if your source recording, and/or your device sucks, than your sound will as well, no matter what you try.
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Unfortunately I have never used this feature, but I can offer some advice: rip the music into a 24-bit codec with the highest sample rate you can. (i.e, not MP3)
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additional...if your source files are CD's or MP3the DAC will be uselessin computing ... garbage in garbage out if you have Dog ears might make MP3 sound less "flat" anything less than FLAC source files ... waste of time and money