[PL4Y3R 0N3]

So I have a few CDs that I ripped to ALAC using a crappy USB DVD drive and when I listen to them they have super audible clicks in them. Is this from scratches in the CDs, the crappy DVD drive, or something else?

 

[TwilightCoda]

Assuming the clicks are always in the same spot, regardless of player, those are errors, or faults, which are present when ripping. Most software has a built-in system for error correction. iTunes's system is in Edit>Preferences>General>Import Settings...>"Use error correction when reading audio CDs". I'm not sure which program you used, but you can find ways of fixing it (it'll require re-ripping your songs) by searching "{ripping software} error prevention", then re-ripping your songs. Unfortunately, these things just happen regardless of equipment.

 

[EagleWings]

Could be errors in ripping. Not all ripping softwares are perfect. Exact Audio Copy is a highly recommended software for those who prefer error free rips. Not that it would be 100% error free, but comes close. But its downside is, it is relatively slow. 

 

[PL4Y3R 0N3]

Assuming the clicks are always in the same spot, regardless of player, those are errors, or faults, which are present when ripping. Most software has a built-in system for error correction. iTunes's system is in Edit>Preferences>General>Import Settings...>"Use error correction when reading audio CDs". I'm not sure which program you used, but you can find ways of fixing it (it'll require re-ripping your songs) by searching "{ripping software} error prevention", then re-ripping your songs. Unfortunately, these things just happen regardless of equipment.

Ah, thanks. I did use iTunes and did not know about that setting. I assumed that that was because of the disk, but if re-ripping would benefit me then I will try that.

Could be errors in ripping. Not all ripping softwares are perfect. Exact Audio Copy is a highly recommended software for those who prefer error free rips. Not that it would be 100% error free, but comes close. But its downside is, it is relatively slow. 

Thanks for the suggestion. I used iTunes because I already have it, but if the clicks become a problem I'll get another program. I dont like putting things on my computer.