RE: cdex questions
From what I have heard so far things are going well, but I would like to read that article about drive calibration.. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Kelly Pierce Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 6:52 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: cdex questions sunshine, EAC can scan a CD at least 20 times to compare the integrity of each sector. If EAC obtains identical readings on the same sector, it uses that data. If not, it keeps reading the sector on the CD to obtain a wave form closest to the original recording. In addition, it is possible to calibrate most CD drives so EAC compensates for the offset from the manufacturer. the multiple reads and the offset feature along with precise control of the Lame CODEC produces excellent rips that cannot be surpassed. Jim, after the initial set up and familiarization, configure Lame to your own taste, presets are recommended, insert your naming conventions, and calibrate your player with EAC. There is a long article on drive calibration on line that i used to calibrate my drive. After that, try a test rip and listen to the results. Realize EAC rips take longer than the quick and dirty rips done in itunes or Windows Media, but the results are far superior. I have a computer dedicated to PC Audio so this is not an issue for me. Kelly On 11/6/11, Jim Ruby j...@blindsea.com wrote: Yes, I went through the wizard and am working with it today, I read the faq and hints and tips, any suggestions? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Sunshine Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 11:52 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: cdex questions how do you get the ultimate rips with eac? - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 9:10 PM Subject: Re: cdex questions I have said numerous times on this list that Exact Audio Copy with the current versions of Lame and FLAC deliver the best CD rips in the world. I continue to stand behind these comments as nothing better has emerged. Yes, EAC requires a steep learning curve, but the program is fully accessible as well as the documentation. I was able to even calibrate my CD player according to online directions without sighted assistance. ffor flawless rips that you will enjoy for decades, EAC cannot be matched. It is still recommended by the major torrent services and the most well regarded file sharers and syndicators use EAC as their tool of choice. Kelly On 11/5/11, Jim Ruby j...@blindsea.com wrote: Anyone having problems with cdex 70 beta 4? Tried it and window-eyes was very very slow using we v7.5.1 If there is something better to rip then cdex or a way to resolve the slow with we I'm all ears. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: cdex questions
Hi Kelly, I wonder have you upgraded to the latest version of eac? I've been using ver 0.9pb5 here for quite a while And never felt the need to change. Now having to install eac on a new pc, I'd be interested to know if there are any accessability issues with version 1.02 which I believe is the latest version. Best regards, Tim. Bangor, N. Ireland. Skype: tim_crawford -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Jim Ruby Sent: 09 November 2011 14:23 To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: RE: cdex questions From what I have heard so far things are going well, but I would like to read that article about drive calibration.. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Kelly Pierce Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 6:52 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: cdex questions sunshine, EAC can scan a CD at least 20 times to compare the integrity of each sector. If EAC obtains identical readings on the same sector, it uses that data. If not, it keeps reading the sector on the CD to obtain a wave form closest to the original recording. In addition, it is possible to calibrate most CD drives so EAC compensates for the offset from the manufacturer. the multiple reads and the offset feature along with precise control of the Lame CODEC produces excellent rips that cannot be surpassed. Jim, after the initial set up and familiarization, configure Lame to your own taste, presets are recommended, insert your naming conventions, and calibrate your player with EAC. There is a long article on drive calibration on line that i used to calibrate my drive. After that, try a test rip and listen to the results. Realize EAC rips take longer than the quick and dirty rips done in itunes or Windows Media, but the results are far superior. I have a computer dedicated to PC Audio so this is not an issue for me. Kelly On 11/6/11, Jim Ruby j...@blindsea.com wrote: Yes, I went through the wizard and am working with it today, I read the faq and hints and tips, any suggestions? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Sunshine Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 11:52 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: cdex questions how do you get the ultimate rips with eac? - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 9:10 PM Subject: Re: cdex questions I have said numerous times on this list that Exact Audio Copy with the current versions of Lame and FLAC deliver the best CD rips in the world. I continue to stand behind these comments as nothing better has emerged. Yes, EAC requires a steep learning curve, but the program is fully accessible as well as the documentation. I was able to even calibrate my CD player according to online directions without sighted assistance. ffor flawless rips that you will enjoy for decades, EAC cannot be matched. It is still recommended by the major torrent services and the most well regarded file sharers and syndicators use EAC as their tool of choice. Kelly On 11/5/11, Jim Ruby j...@blindsea.com wrote: Anyone having problems with cdex 70 beta 4? Tried it and window-eyes was very very slow using we v7.5.1 If there is something better to rip then cdex or a way to resolve the slow with we I'm all ears. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: cdex questions
sunshine, EAC can scan a CD at least 20 times to compare the integrity of each sector. If EAC obtains identical readings on the same sector, it uses that data. If not, it keeps reading the sector on the CD to obtain a wave form closest to the original recording. In addition, it is possible to calibrate most CD drives so EAC compensates for the offset from the manufacturer. the multiple reads and the offset feature along with precise control of the Lame CODEC produces excellent rips that cannot be surpassed. Jim, after the initial set up and familiarization, configure Lame to your own taste, presets are recommended, insert your naming conventions, and calibrate your player with EAC. There is a long article on drive calibration on line that i used to calibrate my drive. After that, try a test rip and listen to the results. Realize EAC rips take longer than the quick and dirty rips done in itunes or Windows Media, but the results are far superior. I have a computer dedicated to PC Audio so this is not an issue for me. Kelly On 11/6/11, Jim Ruby j...@blindsea.com wrote: Yes, I went through the wizard and am working with it today, I read the faq and hints and tips, any suggestions? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Sunshine Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 11:52 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: cdex questions how do you get the ultimate rips with eac? - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 9:10 PM Subject: Re: cdex questions I have said numerous times on this list that Exact Audio Copy with the current versions of Lame and FLAC deliver the best CD rips in the world. I continue to stand behind these comments as nothing better has emerged. Yes, EAC requires a steep learning curve, but the program is fully accessible as well as the documentation. I was able to even calibrate my CD player according to online directions without sighted assistance. ffor flawless rips that you will enjoy for decades, EAC cannot be matched. It is still recommended by the major torrent services and the most well regarded file sharers and syndicators use EAC as their tool of choice. Kelly On 11/5/11, Jim Ruby j...@blindsea.com wrote: Anyone having problems with cdex 70 beta 4? Tried it and window-eyes was very very slow using we v7.5.1 If there is something better to rip then cdex or a way to resolve the slow with we I'm all ears. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: cdex questions
can you send that article? - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 6:52 PM Subject: Re: cdex questions sunshine, EAC can scan a CD at least 20 times to compare the integrity of each sector. If EAC obtains identical readings on the same sector, it uses that data. If not, it keeps reading the sector on the CD to obtain a wave form closest to the original recording. In addition, it is possible to calibrate most CD drives so EAC compensates for the offset from the manufacturer. the multiple reads and the offset feature along with precise control of the Lame CODEC produces excellent rips that cannot be surpassed. Jim, after the initial set up and familiarization, configure Lame to your own taste, presets are recommended, insert your naming conventions, and calibrate your player with EAC. There is a long article on drive calibration on line that i used to calibrate my drive. After that, try a test rip and listen to the results. Realize EAC rips take longer than the quick and dirty rips done in itunes or Windows Media, but the results are far superior. I have a computer dedicated to PC Audio so this is not an issue for me. Kelly On 11/6/11, Jim Ruby j...@blindsea.com wrote: Yes, I went through the wizard and am working with it today, I read the faq and hints and tips, any suggestions? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Sunshine Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 11:52 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: cdex questions how do you get the ultimate rips with eac? - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 9:10 PM Subject: Re: cdex questions I have said numerous times on this list that Exact Audio Copy with the current versions of Lame and FLAC deliver the best CD rips in the world. I continue to stand behind these comments as nothing better has emerged. Yes, EAC requires a steep learning curve, but the program is fully accessible as well as the documentation. I was able to even calibrate my CD player according to online directions without sighted assistance. ffor flawless rips that you will enjoy for decades, EAC cannot be matched. It is still recommended by the major torrent services and the most well regarded file sharers and syndicators use EAC as their tool of choice. Kelly On 11/5/11, Jim Ruby j...@blindsea.com wrote: Anyone having problems with cdex 70 beta 4? Tried it and window-eyes was very very slow using we v7.5.1 If there is something better to rip then cdex or a way to resolve the slow with we I'm all ears. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: cdex questions
Yes, I went through the wizard and am working with it today, I read the faq and hints and tips, any suggestions? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Sunshine Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 11:52 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: cdex questions how do you get the ultimate rips with eac? - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 9:10 PM Subject: Re: cdex questions I have said numerous times on this list that Exact Audio Copy with the current versions of Lame and FLAC deliver the best CD rips in the world. I continue to stand behind these comments as nothing better has emerged. Yes, EAC requires a steep learning curve, but the program is fully accessible as well as the documentation. I was able to even calibrate my CD player according to online directions without sighted assistance. ffor flawless rips that you will enjoy for decades, EAC cannot be matched. It is still recommended by the major torrent services and the most well regarded file sharers and syndicators use EAC as their tool of choice. Kelly On 11/5/11, Jim Ruby j...@blindsea.com wrote: Anyone having problems with cdex 70 beta 4? Tried it and window-eyes was very very slow using we v7.5.1 If there is something better to rip then cdex or a way to resolve the slow with we I'm all ears. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
cdex questions
Anyone having problems with cdex 70 beta 4? Tried it and window-eyes was very very slow using we v7.5.1 If there is something better to rip then cdex or a way to resolve the slow with we I'm all ears. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: cdex questions
Hello! why not try audio grabber? Regards, Jörgen Hansson! Tel +46 703-601296 www.jorgenhansson.com skype: djtropical4532 - Original Message - From: Jim Ruby j...@blindsea.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 2:03 AM Subject: cdex questions Anyone having problems with cdex 70 beta 4? Tried it and window-eyes was very very slow using we v7.5.1 If there is something better to rip then cdex or a way to resolve the slow with we I'm all ears. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: cdex questions
I have said numerous times on this list that Exact Audio Copy with the current versions of Lame and FLAC deliver the best CD rips in the world. I continue to stand behind these comments as nothing better has emerged. Yes, EAC requires a steep learning curve, but the program is fully accessible as well as the documentation. I was able to even calibrate my CD player according to online directions without sighted assistance. ffor flawless rips that you will enjoy for decades, EAC cannot be matched. It is still recommended by the major torrent services and the most well regarded file sharers and syndicators use EAC as their tool of choice. Kelly On 11/5/11, Jim Ruby j...@blindsea.com wrote: Anyone having problems with cdex 70 beta 4? Tried it and window-eyes was very very slow using we v7.5.1 If there is something better to rip then cdex or a way to resolve the slow with we I'm all ears. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: cdex questions
Also free mp3 ripper is good as well, and you can get it from www.whitestick.co.uk. - Original Message - From: Jörgen Hansson hansson.jo...@spray.se To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 7:03 PM Subject: Re: cdex questions Hello! why not try audio grabber? Regards, Jörgen Hansson! Tel +46 703-601296 www.jorgenhansson.com skype: djtropical4532 - Original Message - From: Jim Ruby j...@blindsea.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 2:03 AM Subject: cdex questions Anyone having problems with cdex 70 beta 4? Tried it and window-eyes was very very slow using we v7.5.1 If there is something better to rip then cdex or a way to resolve the slow with we I'm all ears. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: cdex questions
how do you get the ultimate rips with eac? - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 9:10 PM Subject: Re: cdex questions I have said numerous times on this list that Exact Audio Copy with the current versions of Lame and FLAC deliver the best CD rips in the world. I continue to stand behind these comments as nothing better has emerged. Yes, EAC requires a steep learning curve, but the program is fully accessible as well as the documentation. I was able to even calibrate my CD player according to online directions without sighted assistance. ffor flawless rips that you will enjoy for decades, EAC cannot be matched. It is still recommended by the major torrent services and the most well regarded file sharers and syndicators use EAC as their tool of choice. Kelly On 11/5/11, Jim Ruby j...@blindsea.com wrote: Anyone having problems with cdex 70 beta 4? Tried it and window-eyes was very very slow using we v7.5.1 If there is something better to rip then cdex or a way to resolve the slow with we I'm all ears. Thanks. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Some CDEX questions
No, the popular commercial programs do not do this, likely because it takes a lot longer to produce a higher quality rip than one of average quality. While fully accessible, EAC has so many configuration options that it is a geek's paradise. There is a lot of documentation available online in accessible format. The program can be operated from the keyboard, and all the menus can be accessed with a screen reader. Kelly - Original Message - From: GianniP46 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 11:48 PM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions Does winamp, windows media, or ITunes have error correction, wave form comparison, or rescanning of tracks? Or is eac the only program that does this. Will definitely look in to it. - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 11:26 PM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions Not necessarily. CDEX doesn't have error correction and wave form comparison, rescanning the same track two dozen times. EAC can often salvage a scratched disc. there is much discussion on the Internet comparing the two programs, check it out. Kelly - Original Message - From: GianniP46 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 9:49 PM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions a lot of my D.J. friends are ripping in either I tunes or windows media player at about 192 or 256. If I use CDEX with the insane settings wont that be just as good if not better? - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 10:21 PM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions if you really want the highest quality rips possible, use Exact Audio copy with the Lame extreme preset. With the current version of Lame, variable bit rates with joint stereo deliver the extra fullness and richness when it is needed. EAC does offer a preset for 320 CBR, but the developer calls this setting insane. EAC, unlike CDEX, scans each track, looking for two exactly identical wave forms or the closest exact match possible. It repeatedly scans a tract, dozens of times if needed, before ripping it. CDEX does not perform this error checking analysis. If you want the best rips in town, use EAC. It takes longer to learn, but the rips sound really great. CDEX is easy to use and I still rip audio books with it. For industrial strength music output, I use EAC. Kelly - Original Message - From: GianniP46 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PCAudioList pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 7:46 PM Subject: Some CDEX questions Hi, I got cdex installed, but I have some questions about the configuration options. What is the best quality setting for MP3s? I want my bitrates to be 320 at a constant bitrate as I heard that constant bitrates are the best. Is that true? Is CBR the best? Is it good to enable jitter correction? Also, What is the best ripping method to use. I want to create the best mp3s with the highest quality possible with no artifacts. I am a D.J. and will be using my mp3s for gigs. Thanks to all in advance! Gian Carlo Pedulla [EMAIL PROTECTED] LETS! GO! METS! Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.3/986 - Release Date: 9/3/2007 9:31 AM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.3/986 - Release Date: 9/3/2007 9:31 AM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Some CDEX questions
Hi. Windows media player has error correction so be sure to set it if you're using this program to rip audio CD's. It will rip much more slowly when this is enabled but you will get excellent results. To set the error correction flag, go to tools, options and locate the audio tab. Press enter on the properties button for your CD/DVD drives and then check the checkboxes to set error correction on. The CD transport in your computer is key to getting good results. As mentioned, EAC will scan until it finds 2 close matches in extracted WAV forms but that doesn't mean that it's perfect as if your CD transport isn't great then you'll get some very close imperfect WAV files and it'll have just taken you longer to get there. I've found laptops have the best CD transports as they tend to have a raised middle onto which you can press the CD and have it held firmly. CD transports I've seen on desktops have been quite flimsy at times and the disc can slide about when spinning. This is a great way to generate lots of jitter, particularly on the latter tracks which are on the outside of the disc and so are therefore being rocked around a lot more than the inner tracks on a flimsy transport. Regards. Kevin E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: GianniP46 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 5:48 AM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions Does winamp, windows media, or ITunes have error correction, wave form comparison, or rescanning of tracks? Or is eac the only program that does this. Will definitely look in to it. - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 11:26 PM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions Not necessarily. CDEX doesn't have error correction and wave form comparison, rescanning the same track two dozen times. EAC can often salvage a scratched disc. there is much discussion on the Internet comparing the two programs, check it out. Kelly - Original Message - From: GianniP46 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 9:49 PM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions a lot of my D.J. friends are ripping in either I tunes or windows media player at about 192 or 256. If I use CDEX with the insane settings wont that be just as good if not better? - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 10:21 PM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions if you really want the highest quality rips possible, use Exact Audio copy with the Lame extreme preset. With the current version of Lame, variable bit rates with joint stereo deliver the extra fullness and richness when it is needed. EAC does offer a preset for 320 CBR, but the developer calls this setting insane. EAC, unlike CDEX, scans each track, looking for two exactly identical wave forms or the closest exact match possible. It repeatedly scans a tract, dozens of times if needed, before ripping it. CDEX does not perform this error checking analysis. If you want the best rips in town, use EAC. It takes longer to learn, but the rips sound really great. CDEX is easy to use and I still rip audio books with it. For industrial strength music output, I use EAC. Kelly - Original Message - From: GianniP46 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PCAudioList pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 7:46 PM Subject: Some CDEX questions Hi, I got cdex installed, but I have some questions about the configuration options. What is the best quality setting for MP3s? I want my bitrates to be 320 at a constant bitrate as I heard that constant bitrates are the best. Is that true? Is CBR the best? Is it good to enable jitter correction? Also, What is the best ripping method to use. I want to create the best mp3s with the highest quality possible with no artifacts. I am a D.J. and will be using my mp3s for gigs. Thanks to all in advance! Gian Carlo Pedulla [EMAIL PROTECTED] LETS! GO! METS! Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.3/986 - Release Date: 9/3/2007 9:31 AM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org
RE: Some CDEX questions
I 'm new at this but I believe Variable bit rate would serve you better. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of GianniP46 Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 5:47 PM To: PCAudioList Subject: Some CDEX questions Hi, I got cdex installed, but I have some questions about the configuration options. What is the best quality setting for MP3s? I want my bitrates to be 320 at a constant bitrate as I heard that constant bitrates are the best. Is that true? Is CBR the best? Is it good to enable jitter correction? Also, What is the best ripping method to use. I want to create the best mp3s with the highest quality possible with no artifacts. I am a D.J. and will be using my mp3s for gigs. Thanks to all in advance! Gian Carlo Pedulla [EMAIL PROTECTED] LETS! GO! METS! Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Some CDEX questions
if you really want the highest quality rips possible, use Exact Audio copy with the Lame extreme preset. With the current version of Lame, variable bit rates with joint stereo deliver the extra fullness and richness when it is needed. EAC does offer a preset for 320 CBR, but the developer calls this setting insane. EAC, unlike CDEX, scans each track, looking for two exactly identical wave forms or the closest exact match possible. It repeatedly scans a tract, dozens of times if needed, before ripping it. CDEX does not perform this error checking analysis. If you want the best rips in town, use EAC. It takes longer to learn, but the rips sound really great. CDEX is easy to use and I still rip audio books with it. For industrial strength music output, I use EAC. Kelly - Original Message - From: GianniP46 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PCAudioList pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 7:46 PM Subject: Some CDEX questions Hi, I got cdex installed, but I have some questions about the configuration options. What is the best quality setting for MP3s? I want my bitrates to be 320 at a constant bitrate as I heard that constant bitrates are the best. Is that true? Is CBR the best? Is it good to enable jitter correction? Also, What is the best ripping method to use. I want to create the best mp3s with the highest quality possible with no artifacts. I am a D.J. and will be using my mp3s for gigs. Thanks to all in advance! Gian Carlo Pedulla [EMAIL PROTECTED] LETS! GO! METS! Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Some CDEX questions
where can I get it? - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 10:21 PM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions if you really want the highest quality rips possible, use Exact Audio copy with the Lame extreme preset. With the current version of Lame, variable bit rates with joint stereo deliver the extra fullness and richness when it is needed. EAC does offer a preset for 320 CBR, but the developer calls this setting insane. EAC, unlike CDEX, scans each track, looking for two exactly identical wave forms or the closest exact match possible. It repeatedly scans a tract, dozens of times if needed, before ripping it. CDEX does not perform this error checking analysis. If you want the best rips in town, use EAC. It takes longer to learn, but the rips sound really great. CDEX is easy to use and I still rip audio books with it. For industrial strength music output, I use EAC. Kelly - Original Message - From: GianniP46 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PCAudioList pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 7:46 PM Subject: Some CDEX questions Hi, I got cdex installed, but I have some questions about the configuration options. What is the best quality setting for MP3s? I want my bitrates to be 320 at a constant bitrate as I heard that constant bitrates are the best. Is that true? Is CBR the best? Is it good to enable jitter correction? Also, What is the best ripping method to use. I want to create the best mp3s with the highest quality possible with no artifacts. I am a D.J. and will be using my mp3s for gigs. Thanks to all in advance! Gian Carlo Pedulla [EMAIL PROTECTED] LETS! GO! METS! Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.3/986 - Release Date: 9/3/2007 9:31 AM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Some CDEX questions
a lot of my D.J. friends are ripping in either I tunes or windows media player at about 192 or 256. If I use CDEX with the insane settings wont that be just as good if not better? - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 10:21 PM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions if you really want the highest quality rips possible, use Exact Audio copy with the Lame extreme preset. With the current version of Lame, variable bit rates with joint stereo deliver the extra fullness and richness when it is needed. EAC does offer a preset for 320 CBR, but the developer calls this setting insane. EAC, unlike CDEX, scans each track, looking for two exactly identical wave forms or the closest exact match possible. It repeatedly scans a tract, dozens of times if needed, before ripping it. CDEX does not perform this error checking analysis. If you want the best rips in town, use EAC. It takes longer to learn, but the rips sound really great. CDEX is easy to use and I still rip audio books with it. For industrial strength music output, I use EAC. Kelly - Original Message - From: GianniP46 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PCAudioList pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 7:46 PM Subject: Some CDEX questions Hi, I got cdex installed, but I have some questions about the configuration options. What is the best quality setting for MP3s? I want my bitrates to be 320 at a constant bitrate as I heard that constant bitrates are the best. Is that true? Is CBR the best? Is it good to enable jitter correction? Also, What is the best ripping method to use. I want to create the best mp3s with the highest quality possible with no artifacts. I am a D.J. and will be using my mp3s for gigs. Thanks to all in advance! Gian Carlo Pedulla [EMAIL PROTECTED] LETS! GO! METS! Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.3/986 - Release Date: 9/3/2007 9:31 AM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Some CDEX questions
Not necessarily. CDEX doesn't have error correction and wave form comparison, rescanning the same track two dozen times. EAC can often salvage a scratched disc. there is much discussion on the Internet comparing the two programs, check it out. Kelly - Original Message - From: GianniP46 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 9:49 PM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions a lot of my D.J. friends are ripping in either I tunes or windows media player at about 192 or 256. If I use CDEX with the insane settings wont that be just as good if not better? - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 10:21 PM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions if you really want the highest quality rips possible, use Exact Audio copy with the Lame extreme preset. With the current version of Lame, variable bit rates with joint stereo deliver the extra fullness and richness when it is needed. EAC does offer a preset for 320 CBR, but the developer calls this setting insane. EAC, unlike CDEX, scans each track, looking for two exactly identical wave forms or the closest exact match possible. It repeatedly scans a tract, dozens of times if needed, before ripping it. CDEX does not perform this error checking analysis. If you want the best rips in town, use EAC. It takes longer to learn, but the rips sound really great. CDEX is easy to use and I still rip audio books with it. For industrial strength music output, I use EAC. Kelly - Original Message - From: GianniP46 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PCAudioList pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 7:46 PM Subject: Some CDEX questions Hi, I got cdex installed, but I have some questions about the configuration options. What is the best quality setting for MP3s? I want my bitrates to be 320 at a constant bitrate as I heard that constant bitrates are the best. Is that true? Is CBR the best? Is it good to enable jitter correction? Also, What is the best ripping method to use. I want to create the best mp3s with the highest quality possible with no artifacts. I am a D.J. and will be using my mp3s for gigs. Thanks to all in advance! Gian Carlo Pedulla [EMAIL PROTECTED] LETS! GO! METS! Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.3/986 - Release Date: 9/3/2007 9:31 AM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Some CDEX questions
Does winamp, windows media, or ITunes have error correction, wave form comparison, or rescanning of tracks? Or is eac the only program that does this. Will definitely look in to it. - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 11:26 PM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions Not necessarily. CDEX doesn't have error correction and wave form comparison, rescanning the same track two dozen times. EAC can often salvage a scratched disc. there is much discussion on the Internet comparing the two programs, check it out. Kelly - Original Message - From: GianniP46 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 9:49 PM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions a lot of my D.J. friends are ripping in either I tunes or windows media player at about 192 or 256. If I use CDEX with the insane settings wont that be just as good if not better? - Original Message - From: Kelly Pierce To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 10:21 PM Subject: Re: Some CDEX questions if you really want the highest quality rips possible, use Exact Audio copy with the Lame extreme preset. With the current version of Lame, variable bit rates with joint stereo deliver the extra fullness and richness when it is needed. EAC does offer a preset for 320 CBR, but the developer calls this setting insane. EAC, unlike CDEX, scans each track, looking for two exactly identical wave forms or the closest exact match possible. It repeatedly scans a tract, dozens of times if needed, before ripping it. CDEX does not perform this error checking analysis. If you want the best rips in town, use EAC. It takes longer to learn, but the rips sound really great. CDEX is easy to use and I still rip audio books with it. For industrial strength music output, I use EAC. Kelly - Original Message - From: GianniP46 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PCAudioList pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 7:46 PM Subject: Some CDEX questions Hi, I got cdex installed, but I have some questions about the configuration options. What is the best quality setting for MP3s? I want my bitrates to be 320 at a constant bitrate as I heard that constant bitrates are the best. Is that true? Is CBR the best? Is it good to enable jitter correction? Also, What is the best ripping method to use. I want to create the best mp3s with the highest quality possible with no artifacts. I am a D.J. and will be using my mp3s for gigs. Thanks to all in advance! Gian Carlo Pedulla [EMAIL PROTECTED] LETS! GO! METS! Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.3/986 - Release Date: 9/3/2007 9:31 AM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.3/986 - Release Date: 9/3/2007 9:31 AM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
