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Import Settings, Use error correction

I just read that the "Use error correction when reading Audio CDs" box in iTunes Import Settings should really be on, (even though it's slower).

on this page http://www.kenrockwell.com/apple/itunes.htm It's copyright 2006

Is this really the case?

20" iMac7,1; Intel; 2.4 GHz; 2GB, Mac OS X (10.4.11), Tiger, iLife '08 Alesis IO|14 FW Interface

Posted on Sep 11, 2009 10:16 PM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2009 2:03 PM

Here is the classic advice from Apple Help on what to do if you have problems importing: *If the “Use error correction when reading Audio CDs” checkbox is not selected, select it. If it's already selected, deselect it.* So apparently they do not agree with the article you cite.

People who are really concerned about top quality error correction when ripping do not use iTunes at all; they use a stronger tool such as Exact Audio Copy. But for most of us iTunes is fine.
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Sep 12, 2009 2:03 PM in response to poflynn

Here is the classic advice from Apple Help on what to do if you have problems importing: *If the “Use error correction when reading Audio CDs” checkbox is not selected, select it. If it's already selected, deselect it.* So apparently they do not agree with the article you cite.

People who are really concerned about top quality error correction when ripping do not use iTunes at all; they use a stronger tool such as Exact Audio Copy. But for most of us iTunes is fine.

Sep 12, 2009 2:33 PM in response to ed2345

Thanks. I haven't really had any problems. The article states that you can get little pops, etc. if there's any dust or scratch on the disc. I don't think I've noticed any, but I haven't imported all that many discs. I guess if you don't mind the slower speed it couldn't hurt to have the error correct on.

Oct 22, 2009 10:57 AM in response to poflynn

Hi
An up for this topic.
Always the same question : use correction or not.
Nobody knows today how this function works (except Apple may be...)
When error correct is off : in case of problem, Is the player works like a cd player, creating a /making a new information or does he pass many times until having the good information.
When error correction is on : In case of problem what happend ? does he pass many times (thats why its slower...) until having the good information ?
The way is having bit perfect at the end even it is long...
An idea ?

Import Settings, Use error correction

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