cd rippers

[punkrawket]

I haven't ripped cds in forever, okay, almost 2 years. Back in the day i used AudioGrabber and I'm just wondering what's good nowadays? What are you guys using?

 

[Aves]

Exact Audio Copy & LAME Encoder with the RazorLame Frontend

 

[nord1899]

aves2k has the direct link to all the software, but if you want an explanation as to why check out r3mix. It is the bible of mp3's.

Also, Exact Audio Copy tends to be very picky about CD's. If there is a scratch, even a very small one, it will let you know. I've heard that CDex is a bit more friendly towards scratched CD's, but I haven't tried it out yet. I will soon though as I have quite a few that EAC balked on.

 

[Beau]

http://www.xingtech.com/mp3/audiocatalyst/?src=xingtech-home

Xing Audiocatalyst is the current AudioGrabber. Works alright.

 

[Aves]

Thanks nord1899! r3mix was the only link I couldn't remember.

Definetly check out that site punkrawket, it will tell you all you need to know.

 

[punkrawket]

cool

thanks a lot

 

[swayinOtis]

look no further than AnandTech for answers!

CDex with the LAME codec is the way to go. It's easy, makes the best MP3s and best of all it's free.

Make those puppies at 256k, too.

 

[yakko]

Exact Audio Copy and the Lame encoder for MP3s of the highest quality.