LOL, in my honest opinion, I think the fact that you have pride in the fact that you ripped them....and you have them at your instant access make it so much more fun....yes...they do sound better. Just for that reason. You can switch gears based on your mood......and then all is good.Thank you Gene, you where one of my inspirations, watching you, I thought this guy doesn't know how but he is gonna do it anyway. Is it placebo?, but I think the digital surround files sound a tiny bit better.