Ripping music from CDs, getting static on track

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Ripping music from CDs, getting static on track

I recently purchased a few audio CDs that I want to store on my iPod so I can listen to them later. The problem is, they are static-y. I have the import setting at AAC, high quality and have checked the box to use error correction when reading audio CDs. My new Sound BlasterX AE5 Plus is set to 32 bit, 192 kHz for playback. I am unsure if I have missed a setting somewhere. I am on Windows 10. My previous sound card (Creative Labs Audigy SE) did not have this problem, all music ripped came out fine. The only other upgrades to the system from the last time I ripped a CD is to the processor, RAM and motherboard. I ran the iTunes diagnostic and this is what it spat out:

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on May 7, 2024 4:20 PM

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ed2345

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May 7, 2024 6:53 PM in response to PMSchulz

PM,

iTunes has exactly one setting that affects CD reading, and that is error correction. So please try the classic Apple advice " If the “Use error correction when reading Audio CDs” checkbox isn’t selected, select it. If it’s already selected, deselect it."

If it is only one CD giving you trouble (the one with a playing time of 73:37) the problem may be with the CD. See if it will rip correctly on somebody else's known-good machine.

If needed, you can assemble the iTunes diagnostics and try it on Apple Support

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May 7, 2024 4:26 PM in response to PMSchulz

Microsoft Windows 10 x64 (Build 19045)

Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. B650 AORUS ELITE AX

iTunes 12.13.1.3

Store Package 12131.3.2010.0

FairPlay 2.20.6

iPod Updater Library 12.0

VoiceOver Kit 1.4.3f3 (222093/222742)

Apple Mobile Device Driver 538.0.0.0

Apple iPod Driver 1.67.0.0

Bonjour 3.1.0.2 (333.18)

Gracenote SDK 3.06.1.3084

Gracenote MusicID 3.06.1.3084

Gracenote Submit 3.06.1.3084

Gracenote DSP 3.06.1.3084

iCloud for Windows 7.21.0.23

iTunes Serial Number 000001D1AECC7D9C

Current user is not an administrator.

The current local date and time is 2024-05-07 18:32:48.

iTunes is not running in safe mode.

WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.

HDCP is supported.

Core Media is supported.

Display scaling 100.00

**** Runtime Libraries ****

c:\windows\system32\ucrtbase.dll: 10.0.19041.3636

c:\program files\windowsapps\microsoft.vclibs.140.00.uwpdesktop_14.0.33519.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\msvcp140.dll: 14.39.33519.0

c:\program files\windowsapps\microsoft.vclibs.140.00.uwpdesktop_14.0.33519.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\vcruntime140_1.dll: 14.39.33519.0

c:\program files\windowsapps\microsoft.vclibs.140.00.uwpdesktop_14.0.33519.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\vcruntime140.dll: 14.39.33519.0

c:\windows\system32\msvcp110_win.dll: 10.0.19041.3636

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May 7, 2024 4:27 PM in response to PMSchulz

**** External Plug-ins Information ****

Plug-in Name: Last.fm AudioScrobbler

Plug-in Loaded: Yes

Plug-in Version: 6.0

Plug-in File Version: 6.0.5.4

Plug-in File: itw_scrobbler.dll

Plug-in Path: C:\Program Files\iTunes\Plug-ins

Genius ID:

Bonjour service 3.1.0.2 (333.18) is currently running.

**** Network Connectivity Tests ****

Network Adapter Information

Adapter Name:

Description: Realtek Gaming 2.5GbE Family Controller

IP Address:

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway:

DHCP Enabled: Yes

DHCP Server:

Lease Obtained: Tue May 7 18:04:58 2024

Lease Expires: Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969

DNS Servers:

Adapter Name:

Description: Realtek 8852CE WiFi 6E PCI-E NIC

IP Address: 0.0.0.0

Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0

Default Gateway:

DHCP Enabled: Yes

DHCP Server:

Lease Obtained: Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969

Lease Expires: Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969

DNS Servers:

Adapter Name:

Description: Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter

IP Address: 0.0.0.0

Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0

Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0

DHCP Enabled: Yes

DHCP Server:

Lease Obtained: Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969

Lease Expires: Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969

DNS Servers:

Adapter Name:

Description: Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter #2

IP Address: 0.0.0.0

Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0

Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0

DHCP Enabled: Yes

DHCP Server:

Lease Obtained: Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969

Lease Expires: Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969

DNS Servers:

Active Connection: LAN Connection

Connected: Yes

Online: Yes

Using Modem: No

Using LAN: Yes

Using Proxy: No

Firewall Information

Windows Firewall is on.

iTunes is enabled in Windows Firewall.

Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.

Connection attempt to browsing iTunes Store was successful.

Connection attempt to purchasing from iTunes Store was successful.

Connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.

Connection attempt to firmware update server was successful.

Connection attempt to Gracenote server was successful.

Last successful iTunes Store access was 2024-05-07 18:30:27.

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PMSchulz Author

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May 7, 2024 4:28 PM in response to PMSchulz

**** CD/DVD Drive Tests ****

Audio CD in drive.

Found 34 songs on CD, playing time 73:37 on CDROM media.

Audio CD reading succeeded.

Get drive speed succeeded.

The drive speeds are: 47,

The drive can burn audio CD with Disc At Once mode.

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PMSchulz Author

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May 8, 2024 2:27 PM in response to ed2345

It is not only this CD. It is both of the CDs I purchased after upgrading the sound card. I first ripped them without the Error correction on, and noticed the static, then ripped them again with it on, and still got the same thing. Should I try a higher bitrate format? Or go with lossless, even though I'm putting it on the iPod? I would rather not have to try to hunt down this music in the iTunes store and pay for it again. Especially since I think some of it is not going to be there.

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ed2345

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May 8, 2024 7:49 PM in response to PMSchulz

Hi PM,

OK, it sounds like you have already tried the classic Apple advice about error correction. You can go ahead and experiment with a different encoding format.

You can try a better ripping tool such Exact Audio Copy (per your other post) or dBPowerAmp. They sometimes succeed where iTunes fails.

It is also possible that you have a copy-protected audio CD. They were publicized 10-15 years ago, and were known unofficially as "Defective by Design." They are designed not to allow an accurate rip. The biggest offenders were Sony and Warner Brothers.

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PMSchulz Author

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May 8, 2024 6:58 PM in response to ed2345

It has been suggested I use Exact Audio Copy to rip the CDs as opposed to using iTunes directly. Would that be a better option?

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