Error Correction on iTunes

[admin_exported]

Sorry if this is a bit of a daft question, but I was wondering if ticking the 'Error Correction' box in the 'Import Settings' window of iTunes will improve the sound quality of my CDs which I rip into my computer. I presume it checks if any data is missing, and then re-reads the disc to get it. Well, if I'm wrong, please enlighten me.

Many thanks. 

 

[John Duncan]

Yes, that's pretty much it, though it doesn't compare data with other people's rips to ensure bit-perfect quality like Accuraterip does.

With a perfectly new CD, it shouldn't make any difference at all. With older, damaged discs it gives it a better chance of getting an accurate rip. Be warned that on Windows it can increase rip times quite a bit - on a Mac it's fine.

 

[Anonymous]

Phew, good thing I've got a Mac.

Thanks for the reply.ÿ

 

[manicm]

JohnDuncan:Yes, that's pretty much it, though it doesn't compare data with other people's rips to ensure bit-perfect quality like Accuraterip does. With a perfectly new CD, it shouldn't make any difference at all. With older, damaged discs it gives it a better chance of getting an accurate rip. Be warned that on Windows it can increase rip times quite a bit - on a Mac it's fine.

I use Windows, and it starts off slow but then flies after a few tracks, which leaves me asking does it stop doing error correction after a few tracks on a CD?

 

[idc]

JohnDuncan:Yes, that's pretty much it, though it doesn't compare data with other people's rips to ensure bit-perfect quality like Accuraterip does. With a perfectly new CD, it shouldn't make any difference at all. With older, damaged discs it gives it a better chance of getting an accurate rip. Be warned that on Windows it can increase rip times quite a bit - on a Mac it's fine.

I find that itunes error correction still leaves me with a number of CDs that I cannot import and I really do take care of my CDs. I like to sound of Accuraterip, any more info on it JD?

Thanks

 

[manicm]

idc:

JohnDuncan:Yes, that's pretty much it, though it doesn't compare data with other people's rips to ensure bit-perfect quality like Accuraterip does. With a perfectly new CD, it shouldn't make any difference at all. With older, damaged discs it gives it a better chance of getting an accurate rip. Be warned that on Windows it can increase rip times quite a bit - on a Mac it's fine.

I find that itunes error correction still leaves me with a number of CDs that I cannot import and I really do take care of my CDs. I like to sound of Accuraterip, any more info on it JD?

Thanks

The free EAC includes it.

 

[idc]

Thanks manicm

 

[John Duncan]

Yup, and dbPoweramp does it as well I think. There's something for the Mac that can do it but I forget what it's called and it looks scary - XLD or something.....

 

[idc]

Tried Accuraterip via the dbpower site and it did not work on the CD that has been causing the problems. But since it cost 10p from a jumble sale I shall just chalk that up to experience!

Thanks again.