Some basic stuff about file formats:

As mentioned in a previous post, FLAC is completely lossless , i.e it is 100% identical to the WAV, bit-for-bit. You can therefore convert WAV to FLAC and FLAC back to WAV without losing anything. FLAC supports sample rates up to 192KHz and bit depths up to 24 ...

As for playing out, I use MP3's. Anyone that thinks you can hear the difference between a 320kbps MP3 and a WAV on any club system is talking complete shite.

Are you deaf mate?

Granted, on nasty systems.

Dont know if anyone here is familiar with wire club in leeds, but all our djs upgraded to ...