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There are many software CD rippers available for PCs, Linux and Macs.&nbsp; You probably already have one installed.&nbsp; (For example, Windows Media Player includes a CD ripper, as does iTunes.)<br>
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However, not all ripping software is created equal.&nbsp; Some rippers perform better than others.<br>
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There are many software CD rippers available for PCs, Macs and Linux. However, not all ripping software is created equal. Some rippers perform better than others. The rippers built in to ''Windows Media Player'' and ''iTunes'' do not guarantee a ''good'' or ''secure'' rip, hence are not the best applications to optimise your listening experience. The following features will help to ensure the best possible rip, and hence the highest quality audio data for your enjoyment
  
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When choosing a ripper you should be looking for the following features:<br>
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* Secure ripping. This ensures error free rips by checking the integrity of the data across 2 or more disc reads. If a clean rip cannot be achieved (for example due to a damaged disc) these will inform the user to this affect.
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* ''AccurateRip'' checks rip against a database of known good rips. Can speed up secure ripping dramatically by cross-referencing against many known good rips of same disc
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* Automatic transcoding to FLAC or other lossless compressed format. All rippers rip the disc to WAV format, and many support the transcoding of this to a format of choice as part of the process. Using lossless compressed format minimises storage requirements without degrading audio quality.
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* Automatic metadata and album-art gathering. Adding correct tags and artwork to ripped files without further user intervention
  
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* Supports [[CD Ripping Terminology|accurate ripping]] (i.e. guarantees the integrity of the rip) - Ripping music takes time, and you want confidence that what you are listening to is an error free, and clean rip.<br>
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* FLAC support - Ripping to a [[Open Media Formats|open]] and lossless media format means you won't rip the CD again.<br>
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* Supports automatic application of meta-data, and allows you to structure your music collection the way you like...<br>
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== dbPoweramp CD Ripper (MS Windows & Apple OSX) ==
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Information, downloads and purchase from '''[http://www.dbpoweramp.com/ Illustrate]'''
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* Secure ripping to ensure error-free rips
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* Checks rip accuracy against AccurateRip database
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* Metadata from multiple sources
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* Automatic inclusion of album-art
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* FLAC, Apple Lossless and many other codecs available as plugins
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* Recommendations
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** Use ''Power Pack'' or ''Reference'' versions as these include extended access to metadata and album-art information
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High quality ripper with excellent metadata and album-art support. Easy to use once setup.
  
 
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== EAC<br> ==
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== EAC (MS Windows) ==
  
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The current king of ripping software is EAC.&nbsp; You can find out more about EAC here: [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Exact_Audio_Copy] <br>
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Information and downloads '''[http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ here]'''
  
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What makes EAC popular is its reputation for reliably extracting accurate ("bit perfect") data from CDs.<br>
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* MS Windows only
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* Secure ripping to ensure error-free rips
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* Checks rip accuracy against AccurateRip database
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* Metadata from freedb only
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* No automatic album art
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* Requires separate download and setup of FLAC encoder
  
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However, the user interface is a little clunky.<br>
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High quality ripper, limited by metadata and album-art support. Correct setup is vital, but unfortunately rather complex - see [http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/EACInstall here] for more info.
  
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== RipStation Micro DS<br> ==
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Homepage [http://www.ripfactory.com/rsmicrods.html here].<br>
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== Max (Apple Mac) ==
  
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RipFactory have produced a version of thier RipStation Micro software ripper specifically for Linn.&nbsp; This in turn is based on thier professional HW CD ripping solutions.
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[http://sbooth.org/Max/ MAX Homepage] <br>
  
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The RipStation Micro DS software implements accurate ripping technology, (RipFactory have called this "[http://www.ripfactory.com/ripsure.html RipSure]").&nbsp; It also uses the high-quality, managed, meta-data service "[http://www.getdigitaldata.com/GD3.aspx GD3]".&nbsp; <br>
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RipStation is fast, and easier to use than EAC - It operates in "batch mode", allowing you to start it in the background, where it will silently rip any discs that you feed into the PC drive.&nbsp; It can be left unnattended and requires minimal "nursing".&nbsp; Any CDs that cannot be ripped accurately are rejected, guarenteeing that you recieve a perfect rip of your music collection.
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== XLD (Apple Mac) ==
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[https://sourceforge.net/projects/xld/ XLD Homepage]<br>
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[http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/images/0/08/XLD_setup.pdf XLD setup guide]
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The product also comes pre-configured to Linn's default ripping and tagging standards, ensuring easy integration with the Linn DS products.&nbsp; It also has a nifty "send to NAS" button, to automatically upload your music library where they will be ready to play on your DS product.
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Some Mac users also use windows applications using [http://www.parallels.com Parallels] or [http://www.codeweavers.com/products/crossover/ Crossover]
  
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== Max for Apple Mac<br> ==
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== Grip (Linux) ==
  
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Homepage here: http://sbooth.org/Max/<br>
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[https://sourceforge.net/projects/grip/ Grip] is a graphical ripper frontend which uses [http://www.xiph.org/paranoia/ cdparanoia] as its default ripper.

Latest revision as of 14:08, 7 June 2017


There are many software CD rippers available for PCs, Macs and Linux. However, not all ripping software is created equal. Some rippers perform better than others. The rippers built in to Windows Media Player and iTunes do not guarantee a good or secure rip, hence are not the best applications to optimise your listening experience. The following features will help to ensure the best possible rip, and hence the highest quality audio data for your enjoyment

  • Secure ripping. This ensures error free rips by checking the integrity of the data across 2 or more disc reads. If a clean rip cannot be achieved (for example due to a damaged disc) these will inform the user to this affect.
  • AccurateRip checks rip against a database of known good rips. Can speed up secure ripping dramatically by cross-referencing against many known good rips of same disc
  • Automatic transcoding to FLAC or other lossless compressed format. All rippers rip the disc to WAV format, and many support the transcoding of this to a format of choice as part of the process. Using lossless compressed format minimises storage requirements without degrading audio quality.
  • Automatic metadata and album-art gathering. Adding correct tags and artwork to ripped files without further user intervention


dbPoweramp CD Ripper (MS Windows & Apple OSX)

Information, downloads and purchase from Illustrate

  • Secure ripping to ensure error-free rips
  • Checks rip accuracy against AccurateRip database
  • Metadata from multiple sources
  • Automatic inclusion of album-art
  • FLAC, Apple Lossless and many other codecs available as plugins
  • Recommendations
    • Use Power Pack or Reference versions as these include extended access to metadata and album-art information

High quality ripper with excellent metadata and album-art support. Easy to use once setup.


EAC (MS Windows)

Information and downloads here

  • MS Windows only
  • Secure ripping to ensure error-free rips
  • Checks rip accuracy against AccurateRip database
  • Metadata from freedb only
  • No automatic album art
  • Requires separate download and setup of FLAC encoder

High quality ripper, limited by metadata and album-art support. Correct setup is vital, but unfortunately rather complex - see here for more info.


Max (Apple Mac)

MAX Homepage


XLD (Apple Mac)

XLD Homepage
XLD setup guide


Some Mac users also use windows applications using Parallels or Crossover

Grip (Linux)

Grip is a graphical ripper frontend which uses cdparanoia as its default ripper.

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