How can I tell if, when ripping cd's, I am using the on-board track list,or the more up-to-date one on the internet, please ?

[Ian Barber]

Hi Guys,

When ripping cd's it would seem to be preferable to use the Internet listing facilities, which are likely to be more up-to-date than the one already loaded on the B2. So, how can I make sure that I am using both the on-board list and the Internet listings, please ?

I have uploaded some 3,000+ tracks,so far and not many have failed to be identified on the 'lookup', mostly some of the much older music tracks ( 70's,60's etc ) on more recent cd's..

Following advice on here, I am limiting myself to only uploading 30-40 albums at a time , which is usually 300-450 tracks. While the uploading varies in time taken, the compressing to FLAC does appear to be taking approx 1 minute on average per track. I have never done this before( the compressing to FLAC) so is this about right for the B2 using the on-board cd drive, please ?

Many thanks  Ian

[PMB]

Hi Ian,

Compression is used to save hard disk (or SSD) space allowing you to store more CDs on the B2 (and BB1). The compression process is relatively slow, perhaps a little faster than 1 minute per track but it will vary, which is why we recommend ripping 20-30 CDs at a time, as this gives the B2 time to compress these overnight.

It sounds like your B2 is working as it should.

Paul

Brennan Support.