[Uncledan]

Maybe it is newbie question for many people here, since I am totally new to computer audio. 
Anyway, I finally start my new project to rip all my collection into digital format (flac), I am using dBpoweramp CD Ripper to do the job for me.  No matter I put in CD, HDCD, XRCD, SACD and DVD-Audio, I am only end up getting 16bit/44.1KHZ  flac file.  If it is the best we can get, how do other people get the 24/92KHZ file? are 24/92KHZ file only available to purchase online store like Linn Record?  And why all people want to get a DAC which can read 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz at up to 24 Bits file?  Since the most we can get from CD are 16bit/44.1KHZ flac.
 
Am I missing something? Thanks!!  

 

[Girls Generation]

wav format allows you to rip to that. But I see it pointless unless getting the file from vinyl. And if you rip it to 32/192 or 32/98 the file size becomes 300mb for a 3-4minute song. I find that ridiculous. The file takes 1000% more space for a minute difference in SQ, not worth it to me unless you have multiple external hard drives composed of multi-teras each.

 

[Currawong]

"CD quality" is only 16/44.1.  For high-res recordings, they are either recorded or re-mastered from the original analog tapes at a higher resolution.

 

[rx7dude]

SACD and DVD-A are better than 16/44.1 but have DRM.  As far as I know the only way to "rip" these at higher quality is to sample the analog output (similar to what you would do with vinyl)

 

[jiiteepee]

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No matter I put in CD, HDCD, XRCD, SACD and DVD-Audio, I am only end up getting 16bit/44.1KHZ  flac file.  If it is the best we can get, how do other people get the 24/92KHZ file?
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Am I missing something? Thanks!!  

Hmm... are there some options in CD Ripper for FLAC encoder you have not set?
 
jiiteepee
 

 

[Uncledan]

 
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Hmm... are there some options in CD Ripper for FLAC encoder you have not set?
 
jiiteepee
 

Yes, maybe I am missing something, therefore I would like to do it the right method instead of redo the ripping later.  If I only have the normal DVD-rom and dBpoweramp CD Ripper, is it the best quality I can get is the CD layer of the HDCD, XRCD, SACD and DVD-Audio into 16bit/441.KHZ flac file?
 

 

[Wildstar]

SACD you can only rip the CD layer, unless you record from analogue output.
 
XRCD is simply a better mastering process, the audio is still 44/16.
 
HDCD encodes up to 20 bit, but by ripping the CD you keep the HDCD encoding, and can decode it on playback (for example using foobar2k).
 
DVD-Audio can be demuxed with this, as long as its not encrypted or watermarked, I believe. Decrypting it seems like it's a complicated process, google it. 

 

[Uncledan]

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SACD you can only rip the CD layer, unless you record from analogue output.
 
XRCD is simply a better mastering process, the audio is still 44/16.
 
HDCD encodes up to 20 bit, but by ripping the CD you keep the HDCD encoding, and can decode it on playback (for example using foobar2k).
 
DVD-Audio can be demuxed with this, as long as its not encrypted or watermarked, I believe. Decrypting it seems like it's a complicated process, google it. 

Thanks for your quick answer.  I am wondering how do people get the higher 44/16 file?  Are they only availble online purchase?
 
 

 

[Todd R]

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Thanks for your quick answer.  I am wondering how do people get the higher 44/16 file?  Are they only availble online purchase?
 
 

Bingo,
You download them. Here's a few places...
 
http://aixrecords.com/
http://bluecoastrecords.com/
http://www.cantaloupemusic.com/
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/
http://www.musicgiants.com/musicgiants/index.html
https://www.hdtracks.com/ (FREE SAMPLE HERE and one made just for us headphone people https://www.hdtracks.com/index.php?file=catalogdetail&valbum_code=HD666666666666)
http://hiresmusic.com/homepage.html
http://highdeftapetransfers.com/storefront.php
http://www.2l.no/hires/
http://www.itrax.com/
http://www.linnrecords.com/index.aspx
http://referencerecordings.com/
http://www.rhino.com/
http://bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=3550
http://chesky.com/