Lack of error correction choice makes ZMP V2 pale to iTunes

[prince_alfie]

For me, an error correction option (even available in itunes and wmp11) is a necessity especially when ripping in wma lossless. Now on my alienware lappy, I get pops and crackles when I rip a CD... not good and I am not ripping those again.

The thing is that error correction improves the output and I am stunned that the ZMP software doesn't have it. frustrated.

[ImmaSlave4Zune]

What's "error correction"?

[prince_alfie]

ERROR CORRECTION

I'm amazed that I caught Apple in a technical faux-pas. If you use iTunes' default importing options you will probably get an occasional click in your sound. That's because under PREFERENCES > ADVANCED > IMPORTING Apple left the "Use Error Correction" box unchecked. This means when any inevitable invisible speck of dust covers a couple of bits on your CD that you may get a click or short dropouts. It drove me nuts at first thinking I had a dirty connection on playback. I never thought Apple could make such an obvious mistake.

CDs always need error correction. Without error correction you'll always have problems. Every CD player and every CD-ROM reader always applies error correction without you ever having to ask. CDs don't work without it.

CHECK THE "USE ERROR CORRECTION" BOX under PREFERENCES > ADVANCED > IMPORTING. Once I did I've never had a problem.

Apple cautions that checking this may take more time to import. So what? It takes no longer from what I can see. If it does take longer that sure beats having to throw away the imported files and starting over!

[ImmaSlave4Zune]

Will the Zune be able to play CDs ripped in Apple Lossless?

[prince_alfie]

Will the Zune be able to play CDs ripped in Apple Lossless?

no beans there, in fact I encoded the new Emily King and Eagles albums into wma lossless. No Apple Lossless support however, dang!