I agree with Horseface about choosing the FLAC format. Initially, I chose WAV format but have discovered that I gave up a lot of available tagging information. One disadvantage of FLAC is that FLAC is not read by Windows Media Player. However, the WMA(lossless) format is not read by Sonos. The FLAC format seems to be the best compromise to preserve your options for the future - tagging information, storage space, and downward convertibility to MP3 or other format.
I am in the process of converting CDs to use on a Sonos system. The Sonos website contains a document which I wish I had read before I began the process. Here is the link
http://www.sonos.com/documents/tutorials/sonos_music_primer.pdf
In this document, you will read about some software programs (free to low cost) which may make your life easier. For about $400 you can get a router and a 500 GB network storage drive. Also, check with the Sonos technicians before selecting a router. Not all routers work equally well with the system.
I am in the process of converting CDs to use on a Sonos system. The Sonos website contains a document which I wish I had read before I began the process. Here is the link
http://www.sonos.com/documents/tutorials/sonos_music_primer.pdf
In this document, you will read about some software programs (free to low cost) which may make your life easier. For about $400 you can get a router and a 500 GB network storage drive. Also, check with the Sonos technicians before selecting a router. Not all routers work equally well with the system.