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As long as it is to create and audio CD, then yes. If he burnt any format (FLAC, WAV, MP3) to a data CD then device compatibility is more complicated.

again you are confusing the two things. An audio CD burned from FLAC is not ‘a CD-R disc with FLAC format files’ as you state. and it seemed like the OP was happy with the replies on page 1...

Yes that’s what I’ve been saying. People are getting confused between the two. The OP wanted advice on creating audio CDs that would play on any device. The very act of creating an audio CD makes it an audio CD, not a data CD. Therefore, the audio CD can be made directly from FLAC files, or WAV...

No you’re just making the same error that has been stated throughout this thread. It’s the difference between a data CD containing FLAC, WAV or mp3 and an audio CD which is something else. Creating an audio CD is not ‘writing to WAV’. If you write to an audio CD using FLAC files, you will get...

I think the confusion here is probably because hardly anyone burns CDs anymore. But as stated above, if you burn an audio CD from FLAC files, the CDR doesn't have FLAC files on it. It is an audio CD (Redbook) that even Naim players will recognise. If you create a data CD from FLAC files then...

Again this seems to be a common thing people say but if you are making audio CDs then a CD-R that was made from FLAC files and a CD-R that was made from WAV files that were converted first from FLAC will be no different. The software does the conversion in both cases so there’s no benefit from...

Oh, gotcha. I've edited my post just to be clear that I meant the burning software should be able to take the FLAC file and convert it to the necessary format as part of the burning process.

Oh okay. I think it's just the fact people normally say 'burn to CD' when they are talking about burning to CDR/CDRW. I think the OP knows that he needs to use CDRs as he's included an Amazon link to a stack of CDRs.

That's what he's asking about isn't it?

1) the drive you linked does Blu-rays as well as DVDs and CDs. If you only want to use it for burning CDs then you can get a much cheaper option. 2) Most devices that play CDs will play CDRs. You’d have to check your kit but I think it is quite rare for modern devices not to play CDRs. 3)...

Creek-Epos have sold off a load of stock on eBay recently at reduced prices (presumably in light of the new range being developed). For those interested in getting one of the old range, it might be worth keeping an eye on their eBay listings.

As you are buying everything new for the first time, it might be worth waiting until you can hear what it sounds like otherwise you might end up with something you don’t like. Denon, NAD and Yamaha all seem to have amps within your price range that have phono preamps and subwoofer outs. They’re...

Rega products are quite expensive in the US so it might be more than the budget. However, I agree about questioning whether a subwoofer is needed (which might then bring it back in budget).

You probably need to give a bit more detail to help get a response: - US dollars? - Your turntable looks like it is sold with and without a built in phono pre-amp. Does yours have one? - Are you using any kind of amp now (or have you literally got the kit but nothing to amplify it)? If so...

Have you tried Bubble UPNP? I’ve not used it on a PC but it looks like you can download a Windows version. It should see all media devices connected to you network and you should be able to set up radio stations as favourites (possibly in the playlists section). Sorry to be a bit vague but I...