1. You have to input your email address @ "EAC" -> "freedb / Database Options". IMHO, EAC-reachable freedb has less databast than the one iTunes-reachable. For not-so-bad CDs, I would recommend to use iTunes for that convenience.
2. I don't know details of how SB reads the files. What I do is like this. Ripping CDs by whatever (I use both iTunes and EAC) s/w, re-organize the folder structure myself after ripping, e.g. Music - classic - orchestra - Karajan, Herbert. Then I search the CD from SB interface "Browse Music Folder" only.
iTunes ripping stores the ripped wav files to its liking but I move it to the folder I want to put it (appropriate music category, in my case). I don't use iTunes for music playing interface (because once you move the file, iTunes cannot recognize it) but for ripping only. On EAC, I do not use "image" but "select all" and "action - copy" so that all the tracks are ripped as individual file with proper names and SB can properly display. Track gap is no problem so that it plays consecutive tracks flawlessly without unwanted interruption (like live recordings). Don't forget to create the folder for the CD with proper name.
Hope this helps.
Ken
2. I don't know details of how SB reads the files. What I do is like this. Ripping CDs by whatever (I use both iTunes and EAC) s/w, re-organize the folder structure myself after ripping, e.g. Music - classic - orchestra - Karajan, Herbert. Then I search the CD from SB interface "Browse Music Folder" only.
iTunes ripping stores the ripped wav files to its liking but I move it to the folder I want to put it (appropriate music category, in my case). I don't use iTunes for music playing interface (because once you move the file, iTunes cannot recognize it) but for ripping only. On EAC, I do not use "image" but "select all" and "action - copy" so that all the tracks are ripped as individual file with proper names and SB can properly display. Track gap is no problem so that it plays consecutive tracks flawlessly without unwanted interruption (like live recordings). Don't forget to create the folder for the CD with proper name.
Hope this helps.
Ken