> Simply put, it works by storing a conventional lossy MP3 track that standard players can play, alongside a 'lossless' version -- both audio streams are contai

> Simply put, it works by storing a conventional lossy MP3 track that standard players can play, alongside a 'lossless' version -- both audio streams are contained in one single MP3 file. It's similar to how hybrid SACDs work. That will create some huge files, but I guess in the interest of compatibility it might be worth it. But I'd much rather see a free lossless codec take off instead.