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Ripping to Mac OSX

I have good ears, but no real computer knowledge. I've just purchased a Mac Mini with Snow Leopard, running it via USB (for now) into a PS Audio PWD.

I don't have a huge collection, so at this point, I've just decided to save into WAV format using Itunes.

Questions:

Is there a sonic reason to use another program other than Itunes to rip normal redbook CDs?

On non hirez, is there a reason to use a player other than Itunes for sound quality reasons?

I very much enjoy reading the posts on this thread. I've learned much, though quite a bit of the info shared is over my head!
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"Is there a sonic reason to use another program other than Itunes to rip normal redbook CDs?"

Yes. I tunes will rip CDs with errors (even with error correction option set). I use MAX set to CDParanoia algorithm with option "do not allow to skip" and found CDs that cannot be ripped while I tunes still rips them (accepts errors). Max is better IMHO than EAC that I used when I had PC.

Use AIFF or ALAC - it should not make any difference (I use ALAC). Format conversion you can do with MAX (any format to any format).
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