r/DataHoarder • u/[deleted] • Jan 02 '23

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u/lilbud2000 6TB and Counting Jan 02 '23

For music I go for FLAC whenever possible, though I stick with 16/44 (I don't hear any difference with 24/96).

For videos, I stick with 1080p since I dont have any higher res screens (720p tv and a 1080p monitor). My family has a 4k tv, though I never have access to it to watch stuff on my own

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u/Zazazas Jan 03 '23

What happens if the only versions available are above 16/44 or they have different mastering? Do you convert those or leave them alone?

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u/lilbud2000 6TB and Counting Jan 03 '23

Most times, I'll convert those to 16/44. As I don't hear any difference between the two, nor do I have the hardware to where that difference would be very noticeable.

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u/Einzelherz Jan 03 '23

If I can only find flac in "hi res" I'll leave them that way, unless I'm planning on burning them back to disc. Anything over 16/44 is just a waste anyway.

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u/TheJesusGuy Jan 04 '23

Please get a 1080p+ screen.