CD Ripping

[woopididi]

i want to rip some CDs, which program should i use?
does it make a difference in SQ of the ripping?
(i want to rip my files at mp3 320kbps)

thanks

[monolith]

Use Exact Audio Copy.

Also, don't rip to 320kbps. Rip to LAME's V0 setting. It's a variable bitrate setting that averages around 270-280. Much smaller than a constant 320kbps file and sounds the same. Arguably even lower bitrates also sound the same, but that's a different matter. Ripping to 320 is just silly.

In any case, for information, see this incredibly useful link: Jiggafellz' guid to ripping with EAC

[Sludig]

I use Exact Audi Copy and lame codecs for mp3. This program is the best for me and it can rip flac, ogg too. There is many tutorial to use it. Good luck!

[Sludig]

ups, monolith answer while I wrote! I agree in everything

[jamess71]

Me too. EAC rules for ripping to flac.

Thanks for the link to the guide monolith.

[woopididi]

Originally Posted by monolith

Use Exact Audio Copy.

Also, don't rip to 320kbps. Rip to LAME's V0 setting. It's a variable bitrate setting that averages around 270-280. Much smaller than a constant 320kbps file and sounds the same. Arguably even lower bitrates also sound the same, but that's a different matter. Ripping to 320 is just silly.

In any case, for information, see this incredibly useful link: Jiggafellz' guid to ripping with EAC

thank you very much! i'll do that.

[krmathis]

I highly recommend Max.
With the obvious choice of LAME and CBR 320kbps (since you want MP3 files).

[musicmaker]

EAC all the way. Awesome sw.

[breakfastchef]

The latest version of EAC has a setup wizasrd that makes it a breeze to get up and running quickly. Other apps you might want to look at include Audiograbber - ripper only, pretty fast - and MediaMonkey - complete media manager and ripper. Both are also free.

[woopididi]

i'm now ripping with EAC with the help of the guide that monolith gave, it's great!
i ripped my songs at V0 LAME VBR (192 KBPS). is it good?