- How can I tell if a FLAC file is real?
- Where can I get good FLAC files?
- Do FLAC files really sound better?
- Are all FLAC files the same?
How can I tell if a FLAC file is real?
We are going to use a spectrum analyzer to inspect the true bitrate of the files. A good and popular choice for this is Spek (http://spek.cc), which is available for Windows, Linux and macOS. When we open a file in Spek, we will see a spectrum display of the entire file.
Where can I get good FLAC files?
If you want a reasonably mixed selection of FLAC files, then the best online stores include Bleep.com, Qobuz, HDtracks and Rhino.
Do FLAC files really sound better?
The thing is that, yes, there is a very clear difference in the sound when one listens to FLAC files. ... That's why many people claim to hear no difference between FLAC and MP3 and it is obvious that they choose MP3 over FLAC – in addition to same quality the size is smaller!
Are all FLAC files the same?
Yes, all Flac files are generated equal, that's the definition of lossless compression after all.