Lots of Wav Files that need to be conv. to Mp3

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    So, I need some quality advice.

    I was an idiot and ripped about 100 cds to my computer this weekend. The problem is that I accidently ripped the files as a .wav instead on mp3 using media player. They are all tagged correctly and play fine but I want my library to be all mp3`s...

    Can anyone direct me in the right direction to convert thes files to mp3`s with the media tags. I don;t have the time or money to go buy blank discs and burn then rip them back to the computer correctly. Thanks in advance
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    I wanted to thank you for the info... I know for now on I check my options before ripping a disc! ;)
     
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    edsmith75, do yourself a favor. If you are going to use a high-end app like the one from PowerAmp to convert, use it to rip and save yourself a step, quality and possible work.

    PowerAmp produces the finest and most expensive audio tools. If you go that route, get the reference version. It is the most expensive package but I believe it is the best out there.

    EAC is free and next best. If you are mostly going to rip popular music use EAC. It supports accurip and can use the same encoders as PA so the quality is there. I would NEVER rip anything without Accurip. That will warn you if you read the disk correctly. Sometimes I live with a bad track but I know the track had problems and listened to it. If I can hear a problem I can clean/resurface the CD. Sometimes that helps.

    What you are really paying for with PA are subscriptions to massive on line music databases. EAC only has the freeDB music library. I would try EAC until I ripped something not in FreeDB. The you can decide if $35/year is too rich for your blood or not. If you figure most of what you rip is in FreeDB then do the research and type the info into FreeDB for that rare occurrence. I pay through the nose because about 1/3 of what I rip is not in FreeDB. $35 a year save me lots of work. Often I can't even find the tune list on the internet at all. I go through this exercise after my subscription expires. I do not renew until I have to. I only buy vintage obscure CDs. The one I just ripped sitting in front of me was reprinted in 82 of a 76 album. The artist was not all that popular in 76. I gladly pay not to see track 1 when the tune plays. It is also the 'the best'.
     
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