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Q for owners of Sony HAP-Z1ES

Got my unit and read the full manual, but there is one thing that is not clear to me.... apparently by connecting an external USB CDP, I could rip CDs to the SONY hdd but the manual doesn't say anything about the format or if even there is a choice to encode the wav into FLAC or what not..... 

Before I go out and buy a portable USB CDP - did anyone try this way of audio extraction ? 
Should I just stick to ripping my CDs using my computer and EAC and then code into FLAC ?

Thanks!
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goheelz
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I found the USB-connected CD ripping to be very slow, using Mac external drive direct into the HAP-Z1ES. OK in a pinch, but not a good method for general use, in my experience. 
mgreen27
147 posts
 

"Should I just stick to ripping my CDs using my computer and EAC and then code into FLAC ?"

Yes. It's a much better way to do it.

mgreen27
147 posts
 

"I found the USB-connected CD ripping to be very slow, using Mac external drive direct into the HAP-Z1ES. OK in a pinch, but not a good method for general use, in my experience."

It's slow because of the drive. The larger external usb optical drives that you plug in the wall are much faster.

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