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post #1 of 62
4/2/08 at 8:49am
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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
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post #2 of 62
4/2/08 at 9:24am
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
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post #3 of 62
4/2/08 at 9:26am
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!
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post #4 of 62
4/2/08 at 9:30am
ups, monolith answer while I wrote! I agree in everything
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post #5 of 62
4/2/08 at 9:34am

EAC

Me too. EAC rules for ripping to flac.

Thanks for the link to the guide monolith.
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post #6 of 62
4/2/08 at 9:34am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by monolith View Post
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.
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post #7 of 62
4/2/08 at 1:30pm
I highly recommend Max.
With the obvious choice of LAME and CBR 320kbps (since you want MP3 files).
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post #8 of 62
4/2/08 at 2:43pm
EAC all the way. Awesome sw.
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post #9 of 62
4/2/08 at 3:11pm
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.
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post #10 of 62
4/2/08 at 3:22pm
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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?
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post #11 of 62
4/2/08 at 4:46pm
EAC or the most recent version of CDex in Paranoia Mode.

Both are excellent.
LAME as an external MP3 compressor program.
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post #12 of 62
4/2/08 at 6:49pm
DO you guys rip your cd's, then put the Files into itunes or whatever? or do you rip your cd's in itunes? (if you have an ipod)
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post #13 of 62
4/2/08 at 7:27pm
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Originally Posted by woopididi View Post
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?
V0 VBR overrides the manual setting of 192...at V0 you're getting the best possible encoding quality from your rips.
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post #14 of 62
4/2/08 at 8:58pm
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Originally Posted by Elluzion View Post
DO you guys rip your cd's, then put the Files into itunes or whatever? or do you rip your cd's in itunes? (if you have an ipod)
Back when I still had an ipod, I ripped with EAC, and then put the music into itunes. didn't trust the iTunes ripper back then. Don't know if it has improved now.
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post #15 of 62
4/2/08 at 9:13pm
I think Dbpoweramp is more user friendly for both .mp3's and .wav files. It's just as accurate, catalogues rips via pc more conviently by default, and does a better job in tagging each song w/ all the additional information - including album art.

You don't need any side programs working in conjuction to process a proper rip through Dbpoweramp. EAC does, for the little things such as album art, etc...

However, if you plan to tinker with, (or examine) the original song file in detail, as well archiving log files - EAC is way beyond any other program, including DB. Plus, the program is 100% free, no additional charges in fully experiencing the limits of the program.

Personally, I use DBpoweramp, (converting/ripping/organizing/tagging .mp3 and .wav on the fly) EAC (for testing off discs/recording individual .txt files) Mediamonkey, (encoding .flac) and Winamp v5.53 for comp. play back purposes.
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