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Storing Cd's on Hard Disk

Hi,

What kind of quality CD driver is needed to rip CD's to HD?

Does the quality of the driver have an impact on the end result if one is saving in a lossless format?

I have read comments that using the CD driver of a Mac is as good as any CD transport if objective is to rip to HD.

Comments welcomed as intend to load all my CD's to HD in the near future.

Thanks
Tim
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tbg
5,263 posts
 
Drubin, yes all discs were redone using the Millennium mat. The sound was more dynamic and the sound stage more encompassing with the disc used while ripping, strange as that seems.
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drubin
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I suppose the mat won't work with a Mac, which does not have a slide-out tray.
tbg
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Drubin, I had not thought about that, but yes I don't think it would work.
audiobb
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I own a PC based system for 2-3 years now.I use Audio Note DAC2 Signature with great results.

I do believe that quality of the drive matters.As i understood,data files (made of zeros and ones) are written onto CD surface using the pits,right?I don't see how else this could be.Maybe i am wrong,then please explain how.

Tbg's experience could be explained with what i am saying.Still the drive has to use laser,and there are number of factors there (reflection of the laser,stability etc.) which all,IMHO,can influence the result.

I am thinking about iusing some CD mat (maybe SID) and try an A/B test with riping with it and without.If i do it,i will report.
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