I have used both Max and iTunes for several years with the various SB servers. I have never noticed an audible problem with tracks that either program has ripped completely. However, iTunes has failed to complete a few tracks out of thousands that Max was able to complete successfully. Whether that is worth tossing iTunes out for all the other benefits it offers is simply a matter of choice.
There are many threads here debating the merits of iTunes. Without addressing those arguments, I think it is safe to say that most people that actually use iTunes are very happy with it, while those that point out missing features (FLAC, secure ripping) have a valid point. I will say however that while the sbooth programs produce good results, the interfaces take a little getting used to - and crashes are not uncommon. In the end, I tend to rip and tag to Apple Lossless with iTunes and convert downloaded FLACs to Apple Lossless using Max to make things usable with my iPod. It would be nice to have mp3tag for the Mac though - very powerful and easy to use in my experience. -- esbrewer Server: 2.4GHz Intel iMac running Mac OS 10.6.1 and SC 7.4.2 Sources: SB3 (2), SB Boom, NAD C542, NAD T515 Amplification: NAD C720BEE Loudspeakers: Paradigm Studio 20 (v.1), SVS SB-12 Plus Headphones: Grado SR60, Etymotic ER4P http://www.last.fm/user/esbrewer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ esbrewer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12409 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71904 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
