apple lossless vs. .wav

PhilNYC · « **on:** 5 Sep 2005, 01:47 pm »

How much space is saved by ripping something to apple lossless vs. keeping the original uncompressed .wav?

KJ · « **Reply #1 on:** 5 Sep 2005, 01:59 pm »

As I recall, Apple claimed approximately 50% space savings.

-KJ

John Ashman · « **Reply #2 on:** 5 Sep 2005, 02:55 pm »

Actually, it's more like 3:2. So three CDs = 1GB in lossless rather than two CDs = 1GB in wav.

You can only get a 2:1 compression with two mono tracks, in theory.

Brad · « **Reply #3 on:** 5 Sep 2005, 05:43 pm »

I'm saving 30-40% on space using Apple Lossless.
It varies based on the CD

CSMR · « **Reply #4 on:** 5 Sep 2005, 06:36 pm »

Depends on the type of music.