Cd ripping software

[Derekflint]

Good evening all. Weird issue. On my new PC using windows 11 pro when I rip Cd's to .flac to usb I get weird crackling/static when replaying on usb. The only fix seems to be using an external DVD drive. Computer store feels that it is a software glitch with drivers. I am using a Soundblaster AE-5 soundcard with a RTX 5090. They say I need a "professional " Cd ripping software. Any Suggestions? I have tried windows media player and Nero Cd Ripper paid version. As long as I use an external drive works perfectly. Any fixes or additional software to try?

BTW no issues with my older win 10 machine.

 

[sandorski]

USB Memory stick? USB Headphones?

If it's Headphones, it might be an issue with your USB port. Try a different port.

 

[Derekflint]

Ripping to a USB stick.No headphones just my logitech z-680 speakers via optical out.

 

[sandorski]

Try a different USB port, it could be some issue with the port.

Another thing that might be an issue is Copyright Protections. Maybe why they made that recommendation, the software would have a License to do such things in Win11. Not sure of that, but it is a possibility.

 

[Quintessa]

Check that your DVD/CD drive is using DMA mode, not PIO. Then try ripping at 4-8× instead of max speed.