If you wish us to send a CD to an address other than your own please e-mail us with the full address details of the recipient, stating the CD order reference.
When you
download files from Pristine Classical you will either receive a single
MP3 file, or a compressed ZIP archive. ZIP files allow us to offer you a group
of files bundled together in a single download, as well as saving download
time and file space.
Note that
ZIP compression is lossless - the files within the ZIP can be un-Zipped
back to their exact original state.
Normally
our ZIP files will contain the following:
FLAC
files - a series of tracks which make up the recording
2
playlist files - for computer media players
Most users
will have no difficulty handling ZIP archives - support is built into
Windows XP, for example. To extract the files from a ZIP archive,
simply right-click on the downloaded file in My Computer or Explorer and
select 'Extract all...' and follow the instructions. Mac OS 10.3 and
later has built into it the ability to open any ZIP file as well as
create it own - to open a ZIP file, double-click on the file.
Our ZIP
files were created with one of the most popular ZIP utilities, WinZip,
which we are happy to recommend to PC users should you require greater
flexibility in handling these archives. Mac users may wish to try StuffIt
Expander - there's a free download here.
ADVERTISEMENT
Pristine Classical - bringing you DRM-free historic classical FLAC and MP3 download music since 2005
FAQ
FLAC downloads perfectly match CD quality or higher.
Our MP3 files are encoded at at a constant rate of 320kbps for all issues since mid-August 2008, and using the LAME encoder at high variable bitrate settings for older issues.
Each recording is presented as a single, long MP3 which can be split using the CUE sheet at the bottom of the page, automatically adding track titles and other tag information.
Most modern CD writing programs such as Nero and Burrrn can write these files directly to CD with all track information added using MP3+CUE - see our tutorial
Alternatively a cue splitter program can automatically cut and name the MP3 into individual MP3 tracks
There are also media players which use the MP3+CUE system, allowing gapless playback of all long MP3 files - essential for opera and many other classical works
Save money when you buy several downloads together
Use the following discount codes in the shopping cart:
Buy 5 or more - save 10%: Code: 85187052
Buy 10 or more - save 20%: Code: 12W07104
How To Use: Once you've made your selections, copy the correct code into the space marked Discount or Coupon Code in your shopping cart, then click the Update Cart button to apply the discount before heading to the checkout.
N.B. These discounts apply to all our FLAC and MP3 downloads only. Discounts do not apply to CD purchases
Our CDs are made to order on highest quality Taiyo Yuden Watershield CD-R discs, recorded directly from our original masters.
CDs are shipped by Priority Air Mail from France. Orders over €200 qualify for free international tracked and recorded delivery.
Our worldwide shipping rates are based on total order price:
Up to €10 = €1.50
€10.01- €30 = €3.00
€30.01- €75 = €5.00
€75.01- €200 = €10.00
Over €200 = FREE
All our CDs hold the same quality of audio - the Standard €10 CD comes in a slip case with no covers, the Premium and Ambient Stereo €14 CD comes in a jewel case with printed covers.
Although we aim to provide a swift and speedy service some delays are possible at busy times, therefore please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.
All payments are processed by PayPal, one of the world's biggest and most reliable global online payment services
You can pay by credit card directly with PayPal acting as a secure card payment processing facility. Your card details remain with PayPal and are not passed to us.
You can use a free PayPal account for quicker and easier secure payments: sign up.
We do not recommend using the e-check option for download purchases as there is always a delay of 3-4 working days between purchase and receipt of goods while the check clears
Payments are shown in Euros and will be converted to your local currency at the current exchange rate before payment is completed.
