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Re: distortion during wav file processing

Started by krav...@gmail.com June 13, 2008
Hey you could use CDD2WAV(open source) which can rip cd tracks to wav files

regards,
kontanoor

> I am trying to play wav files from my computer and minimize
>distortion. If anyone can answer any of my questions, that would be
>very much appreciated.
>
>From what I understand, the wav file needs to be processed so that the
>encoded digital audio signal can be generated. What factors could
>cause any audible distortion in this process? Can this be done
>entirely by software and then the signal transmitted directly into an
>interface with an external DAC? If audible distortion is a problem in
>this process, what existing software/hardware (preferably software)
>leaves the least distortion?
>
>How do I get this digital signal out of my laptop if my sound card
>doesn't have digital outputs (an integrated ESS Maestro)? Is there a
>usb/pcmcia/firewire/serial/ps2 spdif interface?
>
>What program can copy CD tracks as wav files with the most accuracy? I
>used Audiograbber (which, if I'm not mistaken, doesn't use
>compression). Finally, can a DAC in a pcmcia sound card pick up a
>lot of noise? I am wondering specifically about the accuracy of the
>Digigram VXpocket V2.
>
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