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What is the best CD Ripper?

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Kitrax, Mar 7, 2003.

  1. Kitrax

    Kitrax Pantaloons are supposed to go where!?!?

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    I need a new CD ripper. I have been downloading several different programs from download.com, but so far every program I've tried sucks! They either encode the Mp3 file at a low bit rate (96K bps or lower) or the file has skips, clicks, or some other weird noise.

    I am running Win2K Pro, so that shouldn't cause any programs to not work properly. Here are a few programs I've used...or at least "tried" to use:
    Easy CD-DA Extractor
    WinAmp
    Real Jukebox
    Windows Media PLayer
    and a bunch of others I can't think of off the top of my head...

    If you have used a ripper that you think is "great" (and not from the list above) please tell me what it is! Costs for programs is not a problem. :rolling:
     
    Kitrax, Mar 7, 2003
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    Get yourself a copy of EAC (Exact Audio Copy) and the Lame encoder. I use it to rip at ±500 bps. Very nice and simple to use.
     
    JohnnyRTFM, Mar 7, 2003
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    I dunno what the best for windows is, but check www.webattack.com - there is usually something adequate there.
     
    enjan, Mar 7, 2003
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    Nero burning rom!
     
    Kovalis Darkfire, Mar 12, 2003
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    Kitrax, most of those programs WILL work, and work absolutely wonderfully.

    But, only with an ASPI layer installed. The default ones, all across the windows platforms, just plain suck.

    I have 4.71 saved back. Once I install that aspi layer, there's a whole slew of programs (I think a couple of games, too, but I forget which ones) begin working.

    Get you an aspi layer.
     
    ejsmith, Mar 13, 2003
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    The best ripper i've used is Creative Play Centre. But then, i guess you need to buy an Audigy or something to get it, coz that's how i got mine.

    [ March 13, 2003, 10:18: Message edited by: Intentioner of the Damned ]
     
    Intentioner of the Damned, Mar 13, 2003
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  8. Kitrax

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    Wow...I started using CDex...that thing works wonders! Great output quallity! :rolling:
     
    Kitrax, Mar 13, 2003
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    I know. ;) :) ;) :) :rolling:
     
    Taza, Mar 13, 2003
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