Re: WMA file conversion

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Thanks
I would not normally use WMA but I used it by mistake then realised I could
not use WMA format in most mp3 players.

Will I lose quality re riping from a burn CD?

"Lynx" wrote:

Hi Sk,

You probably know that but as a reminder: you loose quality converting from
converted file. So It will be better to re-rip file(s). And if you want to
experiment with encoding it is better to rip wav and keep it as a source
which will be encoded into different formats (mp3, ogg etc.) and/or
different settings for any given format.

Saying that I would never use WMP for ripping/burning. No further comments
here.

The following are some links to free software which will do a proper job.
Many prefer Audiograbber as far as I know. I have a few professional audio
editing packages which I use for ripping so I personally can not give you
100% sure advice - you decide.

http://www.audiograbber.com-us.net/

http://www.mgshareware.com/frmmain.shtml

http://www.mp3-converter.com/audio_cd_ripper.htm and see Freeware section at
the left for a list of other goodies

The following are links where you can get help and professional advice when
making choice in this area:

http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php

http://club.cdfreaks.com/

Regards

PS

wma by itself is fine but it is better to use MS Encoder 9 Series for
converting

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/encoder/default.mspx



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