[Lukas Okstein]

I just dowloaded a Led Zeppelin (strange combination of name) in FLAC format. I converted to MP3 then listen both. And I hear no difference. My headphones are **** ?

 

[drunkpenguin]

Thats an old recording originally made for vinyl. Its not high quality no matter what format you put it in.

 

[Transmaniacon]

Go to Tidal.com and take their listening test to see if your ears/equipment can reveal a difference.

 

[SmittyJS]

In blind tests, most people can't hear the difference between a CD and 256kbps MP3, and the difference virtually disappears for everyone at 320kbps. I'm sure some people will disagree, as this is one of these "amps sound different, cables sound different" kind of topics, but that's what I've read and experienced for myself.

The first three Zeppelin albums have been remastered. And I read that Jimmy Page wants to remaster the whole catalog. You might want to check if your download is remastered.