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After reading a few threads I've decided to re-rip my music collection as I haven't been satisfied with the audio quality obtained from iTunes.
So, I downloaded EAC & dbpoweramp and did a couple of test rips to see if there was any noticable difference - on the whole yes. My original files were at 320AAC and the new files ripped using EAC to WAV then dbpoweramp to convert to MP3 LAME seemed clearer with less hiss compared to my original versions - so I'm taking the plunge, but before I go too far...
1) is the default WAV format in EAC the best option? Any other options I should look out for? I'm not concerned about how fast the ripping is done - only that the finished result is as good as it can be.
2) will MP3 LAME be fine with my 5.5G iPod? (what about this Frauhoffer thingumyjig ) I'm thinking MP3 might be best for compatibility reasons but would AAC be a better choice?
3) Is there a good/easy way to replace the new files with existing within iTunes? and what about editing ID3 tags?
I know a lot of this stuff is touched on within the FAQ's but I found it hard to see a defintive answer specific to my needs.
I'm sure the answers will generate more questions so please bear with me. having lossless would have been favourable but I don't have the storage space and I'm planning on getting a 3G iPhone when they appear... the majority of my music listening is done through the iPod in the car / headphones or through the computer from iTunes.
thanks in advance
So, I downloaded EAC & dbpoweramp and did a couple of test rips to see if there was any noticable difference - on the whole yes. My original files were at 320AAC and the new files ripped using EAC to WAV then dbpoweramp to convert to MP3 LAME seemed clearer with less hiss compared to my original versions - so I'm taking the plunge, but before I go too far...
1) is the default WAV format in EAC the best option? Any other options I should look out for? I'm not concerned about how fast the ripping is done - only that the finished result is as good as it can be.
2) will MP3 LAME be fine with my 5.5G iPod? (what about this Frauhoffer thingumyjig ) I'm thinking MP3 might be best for compatibility reasons but would AAC be a better choice?
3) Is there a good/easy way to replace the new files with existing within iTunes? and what about editing ID3 tags?
I know a lot of this stuff is touched on within the FAQ's but I found it hard to see a defintive answer specific to my needs.
I'm sure the answers will generate more questions so please bear with me. having lossless would have been favourable but I don't have the storage space and I'm planning on getting a 3G iPhone when they appear... the majority of my music listening is done through the iPod in the car / headphones or through the computer from iTunes.
thanks in advance