ModWright Transporter

Jamnperry,

Thank you for the heads up on the ripping software.

What speed do you use to rip? I've downloaded the trial version of the software you've listed above.

In the paid version that you're using, is there an automatic function whereby when you insert the cd into the drive that the software starts to burn the disc automatically? The trial version does not have it. I'd like the software that I choose to start to burn the cd upon insertion of the disk into the drive.

The sample songs that I've ripped so far sound pretty good at about 10x speed.

I just kept it at default. The amount of compression will vary the speed, which I set to 5. I just don't have the time to wait for higher compression but the file space saved is significant. I read a lot of people set compression to 8. Compression in this case is good. Doesn't affect sound, but does affect time it takes to rip. If it's at default, you'll see the speed go up and down, and on some slow way down and reread a section. I was able to rip a cd that I'd bought used but was never able to play in any of my various CDP's because it was so scratched up. Really surprised me.
I have the same version as you, and I don't think there's a way to get it to automatically rip. Also, if you want the album art, you have to ask for it.

I've used Poikosoft in addition to EAC and find it does a good job as well. The rip speed should be set to automatic and determined by the software based on quality settings.

As for compression, the amount of compression can also affect playback depending on the processor speed of the playback device. The more compressed, the more complex the math to "unzip" the file. Although there is no lossless compression going on, an extreme compression setting can cause the CPU to work harder than necessary. If you find that your system struggles on playback, the good news is you don't have to re-rip the tracks, just run them through a batch converter and re-compress to a different level.

Orjazzm, thanks for heads up on the Sonicflare review, I'll keep my eyes out for it.

I have just ordered the modwright transporter, should get it to me in 4weeks. I cant wait, dont know how the stock souded like. we let you know how the modded one sounds.

I have had my stock Transporter for about month and a half, and after a well break-in I find it very hard to tell the differences between my CD Player, which to my ears sounds very good and my Transporter. It’s only after hours of listening that The Transporter wins out only because it does go a little deeper in the bass and the highs do at times appear to be more extended. It also at times gives me the feeling that the mid-range is more detail, voices sound more fleshed out. But when I try to A & B them, they sound pretty much the same. I can’t see spending more money for the mod, maybe further down the road when I read more feedback on the difference between the two, but for now it sounds great as is.