KEFMAN:
Just a quick one this, are downloaded FLAC files as good as the original cd...
Depends. Were they ripped properly? What were they ripped from? An original, or an already dubious copy?
KEFMAN:
And if you copy an original cd to a cdr is the quality of the recording affected in any way..
In my experience, some copied CDs do not sound as good as originals. Again this can have vary with the quality of the media and hardware.
The obvious solution, if you want to ensure optimum sound quality, is to go to the shop and pay for it.