QUOTE(smack @ Jan 2 2007, 13:25) 
lossy=MPC, lossless=LA
I have been using this combination of codecs for several years now. It works, so there's no reason to switch.
outdated, inferior, zero hardware support, dwindling software support, poor compression, poor sound....
the cart & buggy work for transportation too, i see no reason to own a horse in this day and age. how many reasons does one need to make a change?
ogg for lossy
monkey for lossless