Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: iTunes WAV Ripping - HDCD plus MORE ?'s
Both very good ideas. It hadn't occurred to me that EAC might work under Virtual PC, which I have (but hate using because is it soo slow on the ageing eMac on which I run Slimserver). I do also have a cheap laptop PC so I could use that and then upload on the network, in extremis (because I wouldn't answer for the quality of the DVD drive!). Thank you very much for the tips. On 4 Sep 2006, at 15:50, Nikhil wrote: If its only a few cds that need careful extraction, I am sure you can find access to a PC and install EAC on it temporarily. If the CDs are in the accuraterip database, you should be able to get confirmation on the quality of the rip with the Accuraterip plugin enabled. If you are using a PPC based mac, another alternative would be to rip with EAC within a windows emulator like virtual pc. Regds, Nikhil ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: iTunes WAV Ripping - HDCD plus MORE ?'s
Thanks, Skunk. Just so, I imagine - CDs handled with the same care lavished on vinyl. I've been lucky enough to wreck only a couple so far (one discovered tonight, alas, although I've no idea how I've managed to ruin it), although one or two also arrived that way as part of multi-disc sets discovered too late to return. (There's one of Anne Sophie Mutter playing Beethoven violin sonatas that is particularly distressing). Must look at Xact, too, it seems. On 3 Sep 2006, at 16:17, Skunk wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED];133067 Wrote: Hmm. Thank you for this, Nikhil. If that is the case, since I've never had any problems with iTunes provided its error correction is on, I think I might be sticking with it. I am quite curious to know, though, what is thought to be sub par about it. One thing about itunes that is subpar is the lack of controls. With EAC you can override your drives cache and error correction features, or change the read offset- for example. Perhaps you had good luck with iTunes because your cd's are in new condition. -- Skunk -- -- Skunk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26923 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: iTunes WAV Ripping - HDCD plus MORE ?'s
Hmm. Thank you for this, Nikhil. If that is the case, since I've never had any problems with iTunes provided its error correction is on, I think I might be sticking with it. I am quite curious to know, though, what is thought to be sub par about it. On 1 Sep 2006, at 21:19, Nikhil wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED];132870 Wrote: Slightly off topic, I suppose, but this does raise the question of what ripping software is available for Mac, then, that is up to par? EAC appears to be PC only. I doubt if there is anything as comprehensive as EAC for the mac, but Max (along with is sister applications Tag and Cog) is quite good http://www.sbooth.org/Max/ If you have an intel mac, perhaps you might be able to run EAC under Code Weavers crossover Mac framework http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxmac/ Nikhil -- Nikhil -- -- Nikhil's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=993 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26923 ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: iTunes WAV Ripping - HDCD plus MORE ?'s
Slightly off topic, I suppose, but this does raise the question of what ripping software is available for Mac, then, that is up to par? EAC appears to be PC only. (My experience of ripping using iTunes, incidentally, is generally pretty good).On 1 Sep 2006, at 19:03, michel wrote:Sorry to say - ripping to wav is the wrong way. Wav has no tags- youwill not be able to build a structured database, i.e. you won't findanything, you will not be able to discriminate between certain piecesof music.With an SB flac is the way to go.Furthermore, iTunes ripping capability is ..ahem subpar. With worn Cd'syou will have crackles and pops.-- michelmichel's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4393View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26923___audiophiles mailing listaudiophiles@lists.slimdevices.comhttp://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
