Cryptic claims made elsewhere (so-called, audible differences between FLAC & WAVE) Options

[vinnie97]

I'd just like to see some commentary on the claim in this thread about someone who is claiming they can hear the difference between WAV and FLAC: http://iaudiophile.net/forums/showthread.php?p=84975 (skip to page 3).

This individual seems to mistakenly think that FLAC utilizes some algorithm that interferes with the high frequencies (making them "better" to his ears). I obviously think he's imagining these differences or being deceived by a decoder as referenced in the thread (he ignores that suggestion, though).

Perhaps the FLAC developer can set him straight because he seems to think he's rather knowledgeable on the topic.

EDIT: Doh, I exceeded the limit of chars for a topic (no warning ;( )

This post has been edited by vinnie97: May 23 2006, 03:37

[vinnie97]

Of course, you're all right...that's why I frequent this forum as well. It serves as an antidote for forums like the one I referenced.

I would normally look the other way and not think twice but the claim plus the so-called superior knowledge he declares really don't add up and witnessing such a ridiculous claim, I couldn't just sit in silence.