I use Exact Audio Copy (EAC) to copy the piece of music to my hard drive. Even though EAC can convert to mp3, I then use Audiograbber to do the conversion, because it allows me to copy at 320-bit variable, which gives a very high quality mp3 file without the large size of the a 320-bit fixed file.
I've played these files on my Sony 775 DVD/CD/SACD player in my system and most people never realize they are listening to mp3's. (It is quite easy to tell the difference, though, if you listen. Mostly in dynamics and air, although some of the files are surprisingly close.)
I've played these files on my Sony 775 DVD/CD/SACD player in my system and most people never realize they are listening to mp3's. (It is quite easy to tell the difference, though, if you listen. Mostly in dynamics and air, although some of the files are surprisingly close.)