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What software should I use to rip CD's to mp3?
self/vanity | 12/29/2005 | self

Posted on 12/29/2005 9:01:52 PM PST by JosephW

I bought my wife an MP3 player for Christmas, but really don't know what software to use to rip the CD's that we have into MP3 file format. I'd appreciate any recommendations, preferably something that doesn't cost (gratis from the writer of the code, not pirated).

Thanks in advance


TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: help; mp3cdrip
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You would think that I would know this, but I deal mainly in the very technical side of network security, not the luxury side of computer use.
1 posted on 12/29/2005 9:01:54 PM PST by JosephW
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To: JosephW

iTunes rips CDs, as does Exact Audio Copy and Easy CD-DA Extractor. iTunes is probably the most user-friendly, while I personally like Easy CD-DA Extractor.


3 posted on 12/29/2005 9:03:17 PM PST by Terpfen (Libby should hire Phoenix Wright.)
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To: JosephW

iTunes is good. Use atleast 192 kbps bitrate.


4 posted on 12/29/2005 9:03:26 PM PST by CarrotAndStick (The articles posted by me needn't necessarily reflect my opinion.)
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To: Mybonnie
ou might use a phone to call a friend who cares. Get off of here!!

Aw. Now was that nice?

5 posted on 12/29/2005 9:04:41 PM PST by Glenn (What I've dared, I've willed; and what I've willed, I'll do!)
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To: JosephW

iTunes seems great for both Mac and Windows.


6 posted on 12/29/2005 9:05:04 PM PST by Falconspeed (Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others. Robert Louis Stevenson)
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To: Mybonnie; Admin Moderator
Mybonnie...member since 12/29/2005

Troll.

7 posted on 12/29/2005 9:05:13 PM PST by TheBigB (Never banned or suspended even once! Ask me how!)
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To: JosephW

I use iTunes - set up for 320 stereo.


8 posted on 12/29/2005 9:05:22 PM PST by FrogMom
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To: JosephW

Vanities, vanities...


9 posted on 12/29/2005 9:05:28 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (Peace Begins in the Womb)
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To: JosephW

MusicMatch Jukebox is pretty friendly, as well.

MM


10 posted on 12/29/2005 9:06:16 PM PST by MississippiMan (Behold now behemoth...he moves his tail like a cedar. Job 40:17)
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To: JosephW

Another vote for iTunes!

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/


11 posted on 12/29/2005 9:06:49 PM PST by mwyounce
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To: JosephW

I use Nero and have had no problems over the years. Not free, but not expensive either.


12 posted on 12/29/2005 9:07:46 PM PST by technomage
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To: TheBigB
Troll.

You called that one right. Account banned or suspended.

13 posted on 12/29/2005 9:08:14 PM PST by Coyoteman (I love the sound of beta decay in the morning!)
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To: JosephW
My CDs are ripped to 128k WMA format for my Zen Touch player, because it has the quality of 192k MP3 at 2/3 the storage space. Unless you have pristine hearing, that's plenty good enough. Windows Media Player does this just fine, but there are others out there. Some others seem to like Ogg Vorbis (sp?), but I haven't tried it.

Plus, I don't fall into the Macmoonie orthodoxy.

You didn't say what computer platform you're using; hope you're not trapped in Steveworld.

14 posted on 12/29/2005 9:08:47 PM PST by Hank Rearden (Never allow anyone who could only get a government job attempt to tell you how to run your life.)
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To: JosephW

iTunes


15 posted on 12/29/2005 9:09:13 PM PST by Tribune7
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To: technomage

I'll second that Nero recommendation!


16 posted on 12/29/2005 9:10:32 PM PST by JennysCool (Non-Y2K-Compliant)
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To: JosephW

If you use itunes you're creating the apple version of an mp3. Great if you're puting it on an ipod.


17 posted on 12/29/2005 9:10:56 PM PST by kjam22
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Plus, I don't fall into the Macmoonie orthodoxy.

Geez, Hank. Let go. Come on over to the dark side. You'll enjoy it. Really.

18 posted on 12/29/2005 9:10:58 PM PST by Glenn (What I've dared, I've willed; and what I've willed, I'll do!)
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To: JosephW

The MP3 players I'm familiar with usually recommend what software to use. I used Windows Media Player recently to load some music on a MP3 player I was giving as a gift...it worked really nicely. Easy to convert, recognized the player without a hitch and was one click away from adding the music to the player. I don't remember iTunes going that smoothly first try :)


19 posted on 12/29/2005 9:11:33 PM PST by Dolphy
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