[russdenney]

Okay, newb question here...
 
If I rip a CD to an uncompressed format (like AIFF 16bit/1,411kbps) and play it back from my computer (versus playing on a CD player), all other things being equal, will it be as good as CD quality playback in theory?
 
Thanks for your input.
 
Russ

 

[bluzeboy]

yes

 

[Roseval]

A CD contains PCM audio, 2 channels, 16 bit word, 44.1 kHz sample rate.
If you rip it to any lossless format with the same characteristics (2/16/44.1) you have a one to one copy of the content.
This is in theory.
In practice there might be reading errors.
Hence it is recommended to use ripping software with a secure mode.
A nice feature is AccurateRip. The ripper calculates a checksum and compares it with the AccurateRip database.  An extra lock on the door.
 
Maybe my website is of use: http://www.thewelltemperedcomputer.com/KB/Ripping.htm

 

[russdenney]

Thank you both for the reply and additional information.

 

[ExtremeGamerBR]

If can rip to FLAC or ALAC too, is compressed but without any loss and you save a lot of space in your HDD.
 
And to rip use DbpowerAmp or EAC. Always with AccurateRip configured!