[mofonyx]

Hello Head-Fi,

I've been ripping my CDs with EAC + AutoFLAC to have all my music files as FLAC.

AutoFLAC automatically configures EAC to Test & Copy each track (you can do this by pressing Shift + F6 in EAC, just find it under "Actions"). This led to very long ripping times which I couldn't be bothered about.

I formatted my computer yesterday because it was starting to choke up (ahh, fresh format). I reconfigured EAC but I am no longer using AutoFLAC. I realise I have the choice to just Copy, or to Test & Copy.

Test & Copy allows for EAC to check for CRC consistency within tracks, and the Test CRC and Copy CRC shows up in the log.

Hmm, so which action is preferred? Test & Copy, or just Copy is good enough?

 

[lipidicman]

Best advice? use Accuraterip to check your rips against others

There are two schools of though
1) Secure mode, drive caches ignore C2: Copy only
2) Burst Mode: Test and Copy

I find 2) works well with good quality discs. If accuraterip does not have a match then I use a second ripper and use method 1) to be ultra-sure

 

[mofonyx]

The thing is, some of my remastered CDs is a different pressing from AccurateRip, moreover, some of my CDs are uncommon.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[RubyRedHead]

Use paranoia and copy only, this is what I do. Test is kinda redundant and time consuming. I have never had less than 100 percent success. I hope its not just my luck.

 

[sejarzo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyRedHead /img/forum/go_quote.gif Use paranoia and copy only, this is what I do. Test is kinda redundant and time consuming. I have never had less than 100 percent success. I hope its not just my luck.

How long does it take you to rip a typical disc via this method?

 

[RubyRedHead]

Different optical drives will vary but my new laptop does a disk in about 5-7 minutes. If it is taking forever then you may want to invest in a new optical drive. I know some people have that problem.

 

[sejarzo]

Interesting, because whenever I have tested paranoia mode, I never get above 4.2x on a drive rated for DAE at 40x; if I use burst mode, it generally takes me less than 5 minutes.

 

[LostOne.TR]

been awhile since I ripped. But I think I did test and copy...with whatever else settings..taking 20-30 minutes a CD.

 

[RubyRedHead]

Test, adds a lot of unnecessary time, maybe if you have been having problems with a disk or a drive, otherwise just copy.

 

[lipidicman]

You really need to get over to hydrogen audio and do some reading

I do not agree with some of the above posts. Paranoid mode is generally not recommended. Secure basically re-reads so can render test and copy pointless. Burst with test and copy will be fast and you can check for matching CRCs. I use this and it works very well with the right drive with CDs in good condition. You can even omit the test if you do get an accuraterip match

 

[listenCarefully]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lipidicman /img/forum/go_quote.gif Best advice? use Accuraterip to check your rips against others There are two schools of though 1) Secure mode, drive caches ignore C2: Copy only 2) Burst Mode: Test and Copy

Dude,
Thanx for insight. I used process #2 and, after discovering #1, thought maybe I needed to rerip everything.