The MP3 file format was always encumbered with patents, but as of 2017, the last patent finally expired. Although the format became synonymous with the digital music revolution that started in the …
  • vividspecter@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 days ago

    The main benefit to lossless is for archival purposes. I can transcode to any format (such as on mobile) without generational quality loss.

    And it means if a better lossy format comes out in the future, I can use that without issue.