I've just upgraded my stereo system (NAD C320BEE, Infinity Primus 360s), and have suddenly discovered that compression quality really makes substantial difference in output quality. 128kbps mp3 is painful to listen to on the new system. For the most part, Ogg sounds pretty good at the higher quality levels, and FLAC seems like overkill, but definitely sounds fantastic. I'm hooked on the sheer convenience of having my entire music collection on the computer rather than having to swap CDs around all the time, but I'm struggling with formats.
Assuming that space is no issue, and that I have sufficient time to transfer all of my CDs onto the hard drive(s) in a new format, what's the recommendation from those who have been here before? Any technical details that are non-obvious in the ripping process? Any "lessons learned?" As they say -- only a fool learns from his own mistakes -- a truly wise man learns from the mistakes of others.
Thanks in advance,
Dan