Originally Posted by
j20056
I am definitely re-importing them, that was already a given.
My question is whether I re-import straight into Apple Lossless format from the computer's CD ROM drive, which is effectively 44.1/16, in which case I would set the D/A of my mixer to 44.1/16 as well, or whether I take the analog output of my high end Wadia CD player and import such signal to 96/24 into SongBird. In the first case, I only have one stage of D/A at 44.1/16 from my Tascam mixer, whereas in the second case, I get one stage of D/A at 44.1/16 from my Wadia player to analog (I go on the assumption that the the D/A converter of the Wadia is way better than the Tascam, although the Tascam is pro gear) then a second stage from (arguably better) analog to 96/24 into SongBird, then play back through the mixer also at 96/24.
I'm not sure which option is better. I will obviously try botha and use my ears as a judge, but I was wondering if on apper there is an obvious better choice.