Which is best MP3 Converter software ?

[rustic]

I want to convert some cd's to MP3 format, I see there are plenty of free downloads, BUT can anyone recommend one that they have used. :nenau


I don't want to download any old programme in case they introduce spyware or trojans etc.. been there got the "T" shirt.

After all, as they say, "There's no such thing as a free lunch", and I wonder what's in it for them.
Cautious I know..:doh

Best regards,
Richard ( Rustic)

 

[Timbo_1975]

Just use media player to rip then encode???

 

[ClanWolf]

Ashampoo Burning Studio

Hunt around their site and an earlier version is free to download and use, fully featured.

Here it is. http://www.ashampoo.com/uk/gbp/pin/0710/Offline/Ashampoo-Burning-Studio-6

Been using it for years. Damn fine, no frills, does the job.

 

[11redrex]

+1 for Timbo, no need to download anything, just use media player and save the files to your MP3.

 

[Fez_uk]

windows media player

 

[rustic]

Thanks for all the quick replies, so I could try media player first, I need to convert them, put them on to an SD card and then use an FM transmitter to link to the radio, then I can get rid of my portable cd player and cassette converter.
I have an FM transmitter, but it won't work on WAV files.

I'm not expecting fantastic results, but better than having only 1 cd available at a time.

Best regards, Rustic

 

[96terrano]

you can do it in iTunes:thumbs

 

[Fez_uk]

I ripped some music with it and it did it as mp3. What version are you running and you may have to select it in rip options.

 

[kitchenman]

Mention was made of FM transmitter, I got this recently 99p to buy plus postage, it works great, with MP3 on SD card, menu says video & jpg, not tried them yet
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230684898150&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:1123

 

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

real player

 

[paulp]

mp3

I assume that u want to play on your car CD player

I use img burn, will play on anything

paulp

 

[rustic]

Well we are up and running, thanks guys for your input, Timbo and Fez you were right I could use media player. :clap :clap

The version on my main PC was able to do it, but not on the small acer net book with Windows 7 starter.

I didn't realise you can convert to MP3 format during the Ripping process.
I was thinking about converting my current files. So I might try the other programs that were also suggested to convert existing music.

In Media player this was what I did, I went to "Rip" then selected "Tools" then "Options" and the MP3 format to use for ripping could be selected.

I stored it on a 4 Gb SD card, and I selected 108 Mhz on the Mav radio, and "status Quo" was playing at full blast.....:doh
The module is only a cheap one, it always starts on track 1, if it works, I might upgrade to a better one.
Changing the Mav Radio is more difficult due to the remote amplifier under the driver's seat.
So this should work in the Picasso as well..:thumb2


I will try itunes at some time, as my son loaded that up a long time back.:thumb2


Brilliant, :thumb2 :thumb2 :thumb2

Thanks guys with the fast response, but mostly for the right information.:clap:clap:clap:clap
Saved me hours of messing about.

Best regards,

Richard
(Rustic)


I can now think about removing the portable cd player now, the casette converter, and loads of wiring.