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Hello, Do I have the same sound quality with EverythingPack as The Audiophile pack.
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There is a reason they call it the "Audiophile" version and charge more for it.


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Technically speaking no. The audiophile has the original .wav files. All other packages are compressed wma files. Even if you decompress them they are still a lesser sound quality.
With that said unless you are a real pro with very good ears you may not be able to tell the difference. If you are playing the tracks live in a band or solo situation you defiantly will not.
This info is from those that do own the Audiophile version.


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A really contentious topic. It's smart they offer this , because there will always be those who want it (and will ask for it ...loudly )

You gotta love Audiophiles. They will pay $$$$ for wire, and argue endlessly over it.

A fun hobby nevertheless.

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Technically speaking no. The audiophile has the original .wav files. All other packages are compressed wma files. Even if you decompress them they are still a lesser sound quality.
With that said unless you are a real pro with very good ears you may not be able to tell the difference. If you are playing the tracks live in a band or solo situation you defiantly will not.
This info is from those that do own the Audiophile version.




Now I didnt realise that and if had I would probably have paid the extra.I dont play live but use biab for recording my original songs.WELL!maybe next time.Frankie

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Contact PGMusic frankie, if you are serious. They would likely let you upgrade for the difference in price


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Too bad they don't have the Audiophile pack on sale right now, as I would have ordered that package. Any idea on why only that package was excluded from the sale?

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Hi Rich,

Ring PG Music (or email or use Live Help) and ask. The audiophile version was on sale a week ago. I have just had a look at the product page and, from what I can remember, the listed prices seem to be the sale prices. It's interesting that the original price is no longer given.

As I said, why not ask.

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Hello!

Thanks all from Africa. I understand better now about Audiophile Pack.

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