jhaan92
A Work In Progress...
Yeah, somebody else had told me that as well, earlier on this thread. I had also said that I wasn't sure if it was true. I guess it wasn't! :tears:
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Yeah, somebody else had told me that as well, earlier on this thread. I had also said that I wasn't sure if it was true. I guess it wasn't! :tears:
jhaan92
A Work In Progress...
See, I am using an older Gateway. While the ripped music has a close sound to the original, I can still tell the difference. Subtle textures are less apparent, the open air sound is gone, and it can even sound a little flat.
What I want is an analog-to-digital converter, 24-bit, and a stand-alone CD burner (or DVD, if I have to), that is also 24-bit capable.
Does this stuff exist yet?
-Jason
Jon_Logan
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http://store.digitalaudio.com/merch...ode=DAL&Product_Code=CDX-01&Category_Code=CDX
...among others. This example is pricey, but known good.
Catswold
It's psy-cat-delic!
I was using an M-Audio 2496, but it developed a random clicking problem, sort of like light static on a radio. At first I was blaming on bad recordings, but I finally tracked it down to my sound card. Bummer:thumbsdn:
Need to spring for a new audiophile quality card, but $400?
I don't think so. Not if I can help it.
Need to spring for a new audiophile quality card, but $400?
I don't think so. Not if I can help it.
Jon_Logan
Addicted Member
I was using an M-Audio 2496, but it developed a random clicking problem, sort of like light static on a radio. At first I was blaming on bad recordings, but I finally tracked it down to my sound card. Bummer:thumbsdn:
Need to spring for a new audiophile quality card, but $400?
Yeah, I hear you at 4 bills being a lot. I was a bit lucky and work paid and work was allowed a discount from digital audio labs.
That random ticking you describe is not an uncommon complaint with some digital sound cards. You might want to check the sampling frequency is sync'd. If you recording from an analog source, you want to set the sample clock to Internally sync'd. If you're using an external digital source connected to your soundcard, you want to select External, where the sample clock is extracted from the data stream. When there is no sync, they'll still work, but you get these mutes (ticks) when the clocks don't exactly match up.
I've used the M-Audio 2496 and didn't have those tick sounds.
I'll 2nd that about LAME, it's all I use to rip my CD's I use V 3.97 anyone know if they have updated? Also I noticed that the volume dB can vary from song to song is that supposed to be that way or can that be set? If so what is the optimal dB?
For what it's worth I use this setting alt-preset insane*.
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Bit Rate: 320 kbps
Sample Rate: 44.100 kHz
Volume: -3.5dB
Below I copied and pasted from LAME.
"In addition to the standard options, LAME includes a number of presets:
Very High Quality: --alt-preset standard
Even Higher Quality: --alt-preset extreme
Highest Possible Quality: --alt-preset insane"
I thought I would add this link, lot's a good information
LAME
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Catswold
It's psy-cat-delic!
As far as I know, Lame 3.98.4 is the latest, Google Lame and you will find the website.
I found this at NewEgg for those who don't want to drop 4 bills,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2&cm_re=sound_card_pci-_-29-271-002-_-Product
$160 beats $400 in my book. Gets very high marks is 24/192 and is only moderately costly.
The ASUS is the other winner:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132010
$199, but highly rated.
Hmmm.... decisions, decisions.
