I've been interested in hearing what FLAC really sounds like compared to MP3 so interested in finding a FLAC portable music player (because I enjoy portability)

A lot of suggested were toward the Sansa Fuze player, which I decided that I should go with the not-so-popular + version because double the space for cheaper (also because touch pads don't annoy me), but I wanted to double-check to see if there were any better solutions. (iPhone/iPod Touch can do it, but it can't play FLAC files at the highest output)

Here's a link to the Sansa Fuze+ player btw: Amazon.com: SanDisk Sansa Fuze+ 8 GB MP3 Player SDMX20R-008GK-A57 - Black: MP3 Players & Accessories (http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-Fuze-Player-SDMX20R-008GK-A57/dp/B0041G62TW/ref=dp_ob_title_ce)

Thanks in advance. :)

Portable devices and FLAC aren't really necessary.
Unless you're plugging your device digitally to a car amp or something.

Most typical headphones have a cut-off frequency, which is around the same frequency range as most typical human hearing can perceive.

Lossless audio formats are more ideal for editing and archiving.
Or if you have the equipment, to retain full resolution of the lower frequencies for the bass.

An ideal format for portable devices is AAC, which can allow bitrates up to 640kbps. Or higher?
It also compresses music more efficiently than MP3, smaller size, greater quality.
AAC has varying standards and levels: AAC-LC, HE-AAC, AAC+, etc.

Advanced Audio Coding - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Audio_Coding#Container_formats)

Would recommend AAC over FLAC for portable.

Portable devices and FLAC aren't really necessary.
Unless you're plugging your device digitally to a car amp or something.

Most typical headphones have a cut-off frequency, which is around the same frequency range as most typical human hearing can perceive.

Lossless audio formats are more ideal for editing and archiving.
Or if you have the equipment, to retain full resolution of the lower frequencies for the bass.

An ideal format for portable devices is AAC, which can allow bitrates up to 640kbps. Or higher?
It also compresses music more efficiently than MP3, smaller size, greater quality.
AAC has varying standards and levels: AAC-LC, HE-AAC, AAC+, etc.

Advanced Audio Coding - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Audio_Coding#Container_formats)

Would recommend AAC over FLAC for portable.
Ah, thanks man! Really appreciate the response. I'll do some research to see if I'm getting the best out of ACC from a iOS device (My guess is a no)

if I'm getting the best out of ACC from a iOS device (My guess is a no)

You should be doing okay.
Even an AAC@192 is more superior to MP3@192.

Just check the manual for your iOS device of what formats it can handle and set your converting software to settings you find best suitable.