[Chadford]

...something very simple that works well with Windows 7.

Preferably:-
Something that just rips to mp3 and plays mp3's.
Uses a good look-up service for tagging.
Allows a modicum of control over file and ID tagging.
Edit: ...and can create playlists, preferably in '.3mu' format.

An not:-
Connects to the internet to try an sell or recommend stuff I don't want.
Has loads of plug-ins to sync with iPods, phones, etc.
Includes some sort of library manager that faffs with my files.

I used to use MusicMatch years ago - this was absolutely fine. I've been using MediaMonkey for a bit now - but I just don't like it.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

[Praxidike]

Windows media player - go to options and change the rip settings to MP3.

[Sniper Ash6]

WMP does all of those without a problem (for me anyway)

and you can choose the quality of the rips if you wish

[Badger0-0]

Winamp?

I've never used it's burning engine, but have no reason to think it would be bad.

Ticks all your boxes too, I think.

[pixelpixel]

Media Monkey

[j98]

I just use iTunes and disable all the "features" I don't want. It works great for me!

[lynx]

Originally Posted by pixelpixel

Media Monkey

Originally Posted by Chadford

I've been using MediaMonkey for a bit now - but I just don't like it.

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[Singh400]

+1 for WMP12.

[Chadford]

Thanks Guys,

Haven't tried WMP for ages - seems quite good and WMP12 does exactly what I want.

Look-up facility seems very good - I tried a few *very* obscure newspaper freebie CDs and the lookup didn't fail.

WMP doesn't produce '.3mu' playlist files. It produces '.wpl' easily edited though.

Sorted.