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Ripping and encoding are distinct from each other. Ripping is simply transferring PCM data from a CD to your computer. Encoding is converting the PCM data to AAC, MP3, or whatever. iTunes can perform both of those functions, but EAC could be better for extracting error-free PCM data from damaged CDs. iTunes does have an optional error-correcting rip mode, which I use, mainly out of paranoia. Most CD drives these days are really good at reading CDs and will typically read even badly scratched CDs correctly on the first try, although there are exceptions.
Most of the time, you don't really need the super powers of EAC.
Hope this helps!
Originally posted by Hoshyoto I just downloaded EAC, and I was wondering if Itunes was better than that for ripping AAC files. If not, what setting should I use on EAC? Thanks, Jeff |
Ripping and encoding are distinct from each other. Ripping is simply transferring PCM data from a CD to your computer. Encoding is converting the PCM data to AAC, MP3, or whatever. iTunes can perform both of those functions, but EAC could be better for extracting error-free PCM data from damaged CDs. iTunes does have an optional error-correcting rip mode, which I use, mainly out of paranoia. Most CD drives these days are really good at reading CDs and will typically read even badly scratched CDs correctly on the first try, although there are exceptions.
Most of the time, you don't really need the super powers of EAC.
Hope this helps!