The problem I've found, is that whilst CDPs use 'concealment' to conceal any errors they detect but cannot correct, ripping s/w doesn't.
So any ripping errors you do get, tend to be very annoying on playback; pops, clicks - that kind of stuff, whereas a good CDP will still sound like music. A lot depends on the care you have taken with your CD collection (looked-after CDs tend to have fewer errors IME), and how much you value you peace-of-mind. I'd hate to sit down to listen to something only to find it had ripping errors and I needed to dig the CD out and rip it again, so I'd rather just spend the time doing it 'right' in the first place. YMMV -- Patrick Dixon www.at-view.co.uk _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
