Re-importing 2nd copy of cd songs as AIFF

My question pertains to cd imports only. I want to re-import a large portion of my cd collection in AIFF format and sync some of those to a 2nd ipod dedicated to the larger files. Ideally, I'd just import and add to my existing AAC collection on a large disk and back it up, or use a RAID.
My question is how to import the duplicate songs into iTunes at higher resolution without replacing the existing AAC's. I know the duplicates can co-exist in different resolutions... but how can I sync the higher resolution songs into a 2nd iPod without also importing the AAC version?
My goal is to maintain my current AAC library, while gradually re-importing everything at full resolution. I want to use 1 iPod for general AAC use and a 2nd iPod for things such as encoded meditations, and presentation, where I need full resolution.
Is there a way to import into iPod by resolution?
If I use another drive dedicated to AIFF's, how do I create a library and import through iTunes so that I can import only the AIFF's from that drive into the 2nd iPod?
Any advice or link to a relevant thread would be greatly appreciated!

*My question is how to import the duplicate songs into iTunes at higher resolution without replacing the existing AAC's.*
Change your import settings to AIFF then insert the CD you want to import. When you try to import a CD that you've previously imported iTunes will ask you if you want to replace the existing songs, choose no.
*how can I sync the higher resolution songs into a 2nd iPod without also importing the AAC version?*
If you are using a single library that contains both the AAC and AIFF versions of your songs, create a playlist specifically to sync with the iPod. You can make it a regular list and drag the AIFF files to it or you can make a smart playlist that automatically gathers up any AIFF format songs for you. Once the playlist is created connect your iPod and when it appears in the Source list click on the iPod icon to bring up the preference tabs in the main pane. Go to the Music tab and choose Sync Music and the Selected playlists, artists and genres radio button. Choose the playlist you just made from the selection and click Apply:
How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes
Syncing Music to iPod
To create or access a second (or more) library, hold down the Option key when launching iTunes. In the resulting dialogue you will get the option to create a new library or navigate to the other Library.
Note: You can only have one Library open at a time and iTunes will default to the last library opened if you don't use the keyboard command to choose one. The new library will be empty until you add content to it. To get back to your original library you need to close iTunes and open it again while holding down the option key, this time choose to open an existing library and navigate to its location. The import setting in iTunes is global (it's not specific to a particular library) so any time you import a CD you'll need to change the setting to the relevant format for the library you have open: Using multiple iTunes libraries -Mac

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