A system I’ve been using for over 20 years is using a CD recorder – an HHB machine out of the UK. I don’t think they make them anymore but I see used ones on E-Bay. The thing is that it is a pro-audio machine so that copyright features can be defeated. If you check pro-audio sources like Sweetwater, you’ll find CD recorders with the most recent technology. Like you, I only use it for personal use. I like to make copies of discs for my car or compliation discs copying only the tracks that I like from a commercially purchased CD. The sound quality of the copy is just as good as the original. Old school but it’s fun for me.
Ripping CD's
I have many CD's. Would like to copy(rip) my favorite songs from each onto separate CD's. Create a library on each disc. I know that doing that is illegal if intended for sale but that's not my goal. Just for personal use. Two basic questions.........
1) Is there a certain brand/type of CD media best for music or will any CD do?
2) What is a good CD burning program (preferably free) to use other than Nero and other generic programs?
Thanks for any suggestions. There are several options with things like streaming but this is my intent now.