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How to convert MP3 to CD on hard drive w/o burning

Hi-
I'm hoping to download some better quality MP3s, convert them to cd format on my hard drive, export them via digital cable to my Monarchy 24/96 Dip and Nelson DAC. I've got all the pieces except this one. I don't even have a CD burner (waiting for DVD burners so I can burn 24/96 from my vinyl!)

MP3 burner programs are easy to find. This one has been tough. Feel free to email me a solution or program at Scrabblexecution@aol.com.
Thanks,
Bruce
brtritch
brtritch OP
28 posts
 
Thanks Lugnut!
I got the plug in I needed, and all works good. I put off on MP3's until now after hearing the smuck that many people today download and listen to. I figured what the hey, might at well push the envelope for what mp3 will do. With high end equipment, it still blows away most peoples cd player, and is at least listenable.
Ok, Ok, my wife wanted some internet only Chris Issak mp3's and I got carried away, aight?
Bruce
chelentano
14 posts
 
why would you wonna do it, if you wonna keep it on hard drive? You can't gain any sound quality since sound already compressed and the file would be much larger if you convert to WAVE.

I use this device http://www.xitel.com/content/content_frontpage.htm#
to send mp3 sound via optical or coax cable to my receiver.

As for programs I use dMC Audio CD or MusicCoverter from download.com
one_audiophile
21 posts
 
I agree with Chelentano. The mp3 format is lossy compression (aprox 11.5 to 1 for a 128 kb/s). -You can't gain anything by converting to cda or wave format other than being able to burn a cd and play in your cd player.
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