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Ripping MY CDs for a jukebox project

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Generic Eric:
I have many mp3s ripped already, but I never got them all done, and I have bought more since.
I currently use windowsXP, but since it will be a new project, I will be considering using linux as well
So...

[*]What are other file types I could consider ripping to?
[*]What are their pros?
[*]What are their cons?
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Thanks

papaschtroumpf:
I'm looking for a good (freeeware?) ripping software suggestion too!

MP3 is definitely the way to go for portability, works everywhere. I wouldn't encode slower than 128kbps, I have a bunch ripped at 96kbps but on high end speakers you know the difference.

VBR saves you a little space but is less compatible and hard drives are cheap now.

Fat-Johnny:

--- Quote from: papaschtroumpf on January 28, 2004, 11:57:51 pm ---I'm looking for a good (freeeware?) ripping software suggestion too!
--- End quote ---

I have used Musicmatch or Audiograbber.  Both can be set up to rip whole albums, making new folders for artist and album, then naming the MP3's any way you wish.

Just FYI, I use 160kpbs for all my MP3's.  I think I can hear a difference from 128, but 160 also saves a lot more room than 192.  Its a good comprimise.

Have fun,
FJ

GadgetGeek:
I've been very happy with CDex http://cdexos.sourceforge.net/

papaschtroumpf:
is there anything to know about ID3 tags? Are some rippers better than others at filling them?
I just know that some players and jukeboxes can make use of them so even though I don't really need them at the moment, if I'm going to re-rip my entire collection, I'd like to make sure it's as complete as possible.

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