Author Topic: Rip Quality (FLAC @ 24, 32 bit?)  (Read 5286 times)

Mulgore

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I'm currently using Music Bee for all my music ripping needs.
Does Music Bee allow me to rip the best quality possible; given the quality of the CD/DVD format?
Also, does Music Bee rip CD/DVDs in 24 or 32 bit using FLAC?
Thanks ahead of time.  ;D

cartman005

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FLAC is lossless so it will be the same quality as the audio on the disc that you are ripping, which will be the best quality possible from that disc. However, music CDs contain 16-bit audio as higher bit depths take up much more room on the disc and the added quality is not noticeable for most people.

Audio DVDs are 24-bit and I think some Super Audio CDs are as well but neither ever became very popular. The files that you can buy on sites like HDTracks don't even go up to 32-bits.

Leroy Bad

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Yes. MusicBee can rip to 24-bit for HDCD discs, but there is no benefit to doing this for regular 16 bit CDs. Your DAC or Soundcard is probably already converting them to the 24 bit or 32-bit anyway. The only reason to rip to 24-bit is if you are using HDCD which may have an addition 4-8 bits encoded with peak extensions.