Streaming aac+ with iTunes or WinMP

[MyTjoe]

Originally posted by Greg_E
Don't expect mp3pro to be supported either, it uses the same technology that makes aac+. Maybe it works, maybe it doesn't. The world is far too slow in picking up aac+ support, and it doesn't really do that much at high bit rates like 96k, where it really shines is down at 64k for aac+ (SBR) and 32k for aac+v2 (SBR+PS).

True enough, I did not test it at lower bandwidths. But it also seems that people tend to choose the higher speed sites when searching places like ShoutCast.

The big difference between mp3pro and aac, for me, is that people that choose not to install a plug-in for mp3pro can still get the stream on their regular player, whether it be winamp, wmp, itunes, etc.

Originally posted by Greg_E
You should really do some reading at the Coding Technologies site so that you are using the correct tool for the job. I would still pick AAC over MP3 at 128, AAC+v1 at 96k to 64k, and AAC+v2 for anything less than 64k (stereo).[/B]

Well, my WinAmp encoder doesn't offer AAC, it only offers AAC+ (doesn't say what version). And SAM(4) only offers v2.

Originally posted by Greg_E But do as you wish, and bash it if you feel that's what you must do.[/B]

Actually, I wasn't bashing aac, I was bashing the people that keep bashing others for using mp3 over aac. Honestly, some of those threads are why forum sites in general aren't more popular. Internet nerd/nerve runs rampant.

Originally posted by Greg_E And just because something is popular (like mp3) doesn't make it the best choice. [/B]

Well, I will agree with you on that point *cough*AOL*cough*


It would seem to me that the people that are smart enough to install a plug-in to their player, would rather pick a higher speed station anyway. And, most people are on broadband connections now and don't selectively look for low speeds.

Now, with more people trying to use their cell phones, a market for lower-speed quality could be coming back. But, it looks like WMA might be leading the way there. Maybe the aac efforts should make a big push there.