What if......assuming you have the (theoretical) capability of bit perfect ripping and burning, then WHY NOT:
1) Make a duplicate copy of your favorite CD original.
2) Take that duplicate COPY and then rip and burn that.
3) Repeat step (2) for each SUCCESSIVE COPY until you've done it four times.
4) Invite two friends over.
5) Pour yourself and your friends a cordial helping of your preferred listening lubricant.
6) Take disc copies 1-3 from steps (2) and (3) and place them under the containers utilized in step (5).
7) Perform listening test to compare the 4th generation copy to that of the original.
8) Discuss results of step (7) relative to the topic of this thread.
9) Repeat steps (5), (7) and (8) as necessary until conclusive results are obtained.
10) Report results to this forum NO LESS than 12 hours after the performance of step (9).
1) Make a duplicate copy of your favorite CD original.
2) Take that duplicate COPY and then rip and burn that.
3) Repeat step (2) for each SUCCESSIVE COPY until you've done it four times.
4) Invite two friends over.
5) Pour yourself and your friends a cordial helping of your preferred listening lubricant.
6) Take disc copies 1-3 from steps (2) and (3) and place them under the containers utilized in step (5).
7) Perform listening test to compare the 4th generation copy to that of the original.
8) Discuss results of step (7) relative to the topic of this thread.
9) Repeat steps (5), (7) and (8) as necessary until conclusive results are obtained.
10) Report results to this forum NO LESS than 12 hours after the performance of step (9).