I burn and rip a lot of CDs. How does that rate on this computer?
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We used a PC and this Mac the Mac was much better. Much more simplistic and apple has a superior product.
1320808
Sadly, I never had the opportunity to burn a CD on the computer! My daughter spilled a Latte on it and killed it!!!
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Actually on Windows, I convert my CD's to mp3 using the included Microsoft Media Player. Under the "rip music" tab in the preference you can select the format as "mp3" and dial up the "Audio Quality" to as much as 320 bps. Once set in preferences it runs automatically every time I stick in a CD. You don't need to add software to do this.For me the sound quality seem great ... but do note I am no longer a young person and my hearing is not what it used to be ... so this particular part of my opinion should be taken with that in mind.
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There are many possibilities for ripping CDs. If you want to rip to FLAC, use the recommendations below but you do not necessarily need to rip to FLAC. You can use MP3 format which is much more efficient. Unless you are an audiophile with high end equipment, it is difficult to notice the difference. Windows Media Player works just fine if you use a PC. The Sony will play just about any format.
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I use mine for cds and movies but I would have to say definately over 1000.
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It's running fine on my win 8.1 computer. To do any copying of cds/dvds/blurays, or to watch movies of these, you will need separate software though. None is included.
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you will use rekordbox to analyze your music on the 1tb drive. in other words, speeds will depend on the computer you use for that.
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I am not constantly playing my old vinyls, which are not in pristine condition to begin with, so I really cannot answer. I haven't transferred anything to CD yet either.
2120651
I use it strictly for CDs. For single CDs, at 32-35 per section, it's a total of 320-350 CDs. I like mine filed looser, so I go with about 30-32 per section, less where I have box sets.
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Haven't tried burning any DVD's or CD's with it but it is doing a great job of copying CD's to my iTunes, copied about 60 in a few days with no problems. Only issue is the short cord but like that it tucks into unit.
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There is memory playback for audio CDs and MP3/WMA CDs (up to 25 files). There is random playback.
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my husband use it to copy cd's of all kind.it's an excellent machine and fast. wonderful investment.
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If you go into iTunes preferences, you can have iTunes rip cds into mp3 format. Use that instead.
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This is a birthday gift for my daughter and it has not been opened yet, but yes you should be able to both play and burn CD's/DVD's.
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Yes, of course. I've burnt lots of DVDs and a couple of CDs with this drive. They're are all readable by this drive.
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I only tried it on Music CD-R then downloaded to my Mac without any trouble. It made recordings just the way the unit played them and I was satisfied with them. But the unit stopped making CD's while on number 45 and it wouldn't eject the last one. So I returned it and got a refund. The unit is very cheaply made and I have about 800 records and cassettes to convert. I don't think you can get 50 CD's made before it would fail. I did request a replacement but they quit carrying it for a while and refunded my money. Now they are stocking it again with a sizable price increase. If you get one I would use it a lot quickly and if it goes bad Amazon return policy is very good. i would like to have another one if I knew the quality was better but it doesn't seem like things are made to last anymore. I hope your question was answered and good luck on your decision.
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As for the highest speed for CD burning, both the burner and burning software may have to support that specific speed. However, as far as I know, for the lowest speed burning, there is no limit on the burner and you can select a typical low speed that you want on your burning software. I also usually burn important CDs with equal or less than ×8 speed and sometimes ×4 and even ×2. I am currently using the Nero Burning ROM software and PX-891SAW and had no problem in burning CDs below ×8 speed. It is likely that the '16X' speed written on the Taiyo Yuden blank CD may be the recommended fastest speed for burning and not the lowest speed. As for the highest speed for CD burning, both the burner and burning software may have to support that specific speed. However, as far as I know, for the lowest speed burning, there is no limit on the burner and you can select a typical low speed that you want on your burning software. I also usually burn important CDs with equal or less than ×8 speed and sometimes ×4 and even ×2. I am currently using the Nero Burning ROM software and PX-891SAW and had no problem in burning CDs below ×8 speed. It is likely that the '16X' speed written on the Taiyo Yuden blank CD may be the recommended... » Read More As for the highest speed for CD burning, both the burner and burning software may have to support that specific speed. However, as far as I know, for the lowest speed burning, there is no limit on the burner and you can select a typical low speed that you want on your burning software. I also usually burn important CDs with equal or less than ×8 speed and sometimes ×4 and even ×2. I am currently using the Nero Burning ROM software and PX-891SAW and had no problem in burning CDs below ×8 speed. It is likely that the '16X' speed written on the Taiyo Yuden blank CD may be the recommended fastest speed for burning and not the lowest speed. « Show Less
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Actually on Windows, I convert my CD's to mp3 using the included Microsoft Media Player. Under the "rip music" tab in the preference you can select the format as "mp3" and dial up the "Audio Quality" to as much as 320 bps. Once set in preferences it runs automatically every time I stick in a CD. You don't need to add software to do this. For me the sound quality seem great ... but do note I am no longer a young person and my hearing is not what it used to be ... so this particular part of my opinion should be taken with that in mind.