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For the audiophile, FLAC, short forFreeLosslessAudioCodec, is an absolute gift.
Many popular music players, save a few large exceptions, such as iTunes, support FLAC natively.
For a beginner, this method is completely ineffective.
So how can you really be sure?
Audiochecker, which you’re able to downloadhere, is a quick download that is simple to use.
You should download the beta version located under “New beta available!”
on the downloads page.
I find the beta has more features and is stable as far as I can tell.
You should see the following.
If you want to select an entire directory, hit “Directory” under “Select source.”
If you want to select files individually, hit “File(s).”
Depending on what you select, a prompt with a a navigation window should pop up.
After you select some files, they should appear in the Queue like below.
The percentage next to the bang out is the software’s guess about how accurate its analysis was.
As you might see, the software is 100% sure of the veracity of the file.
Sometimes that number dips a little bit, but I find that it’s usually pretty accurate.
I had the same sentiments the first time I used the software.
That is why I decided to test the software with some controlled files.
First, I reconverted an MP3 into a FLAC and ripped a FLAC from a CD.
First, the reconverted MP3.
I took an MP3 in my collection and converted it to a FLAC.
After it did its magic, it returned the following.
Clearly this is good news.
Now we know that if a FLAC is actually a reconverted MP3, Audiochecker will be able to tell.
Audiochecker correctly determined that the file was a CDDA and thus in fact a FLAC ripped from a CD.
Audiochecker is useful if you are suspect of the origins of many of your audio files.
It is quick, efficient, and easy to use.
