Any lossless file format would be fine, as it compresses the original ripped WAV file instead of discarding data. You won't get the small file size of MP3s, but they'll be original quality. I use Exact Audio Copy (http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/) under WINE using the FLAC codec (http://flac.sourceforge.net/) to rip all my CDs (though most Linux CD rippers such as SoundJuicer will do FLAC if you don't like the idea of Windows programs). You can then transcode the FLAC files to any lossy format at a later date and it will be as if you ripped to that format directly. I personally use flac2mp3 to synchronize directory structures (http://robinbowes.com/projects/flac2mp3).
Let me know if you have any questions, as I've been working on organizing my music collection this winter break :-) Kevin McGehee On Jan 7, 2008 11:15 AM, Russ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, > > Since we are on the topic of music, if you are an audiophile and you want > to store the most accurate copy of a music source then in what file format > should you save the copy? I'm wondering what base format I should store > all my music files in, so I can convert to any lesser file format at a > later date. > > > Sincerely, > > Russ Main >
