Basics: Ripping

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1. Rip to any lossless format (WAV, AIFF, FLAC) in 16 bit / 44 kHz (native CD format). Better choice is FLAC due less space.

 

2. Backup these files.

 

3. Convert these files to native resolution (bit depth / sample rate / DSD/PCM) of your DAC. No difference FLAC/WAV/AIFF (PCM). FOR DSD better DSF due support meta tags (album, track namr, performer, artwork, ...).

 

Backup need due conversion algorithms improved time by time.

 

CD better store too. Though control checksum decrease error probability, it don't give 100% probability of right ripping.

It especially important for rare CDs.

 

During ripping recommended use safe modes (slow speed reading, re-reading, etc.) of rippers.