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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.

 

 

jrpnde
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dean_palmer
78 posts
 

+1 for Exact Audio Copy and also +1 for DB Poweramp. Both are really good, and for some people the fee is worth it to use DB Poweramp. Currently using EAC to rip my collection. Once you create the hi-res files just put them on any media you'd like, whether it be CD or USB drive, or whatever you choose.

nicknamer
2 posts
 

I use good old Windows Media Player to rip and burn. This works fine for me although it may not be the 'best' it is easy and free. I still have  a CD player in my SUV so I listen to copies there. Easy,peasy. BTW Win 10

nicknamer
2 posts
 

also these work for me from Amazon ;Verbatim CD-R Blank Discs 700MB 80 Minutes 52X Recordable Disc for Data and Music

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZDNZSI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

robert53
461 posts
 

The drive you use is very important. I use a Pioneer blue ray burner. They are the best. They also burn DVD and CD. Next I use Ashampoo burning studio. The latest version is 24 and it's not expensive. Next, you can use any brand of CDs. I use Maxell for music, but again you can use Sony, Verbatim, or any brand you like. Are you using a Mac or a Windows pc?

bipod72
134 posts
 

I used to use Winamp a long time ago for ripping CDs and burning mix CDs. In fact I still listen to those 15yo mix-CDs in my car. I recently began using JRiver for ripping CDs to FLAC for backup and purge purposes. I found Maxell  & Verbatim CDRs to be the best for quality and longevity burns. If you have lots of CDs and want to manage playlists and such, JRiver will rip & burn so you're not having to venture into all of the problems you get w/ "free" software out there. And the cost for a standalone JRiver that updates automatically is nominal considering your time investment into this mix-CD hobby you have.

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