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CD to iMac transfer

Hardware:

external Majority Scholars DVD/CD player with 2 audio & an HDMI out port

IMac (Retina 5K 2017) mac OS Monterey 12.1

Question:

What is the best way to rip old CDs and transfer music files to iMac?


The iMac doesn't have RCA ports. Can I use an RCA to USB or HDMI to USB cable to make connection???

What is best software to use if one of these options is possible?

Or, do I have to purchase the Apple external DVD/CD drive?


Thanks for your help.

Richard

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 30, 2022 11:23 AM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2022 12:52 PM

rgar wrote:

Maybe I didn't explain my question well.

I'm asking about going from RCA out (or HDMI out if possible) from an external DVD drive to an input (USB) on the iMac. The mini-jack on the iMac is an output for a speaker, isn't it?

I'm transferring files, not recording.
Richard

Why not simply use an Apple USB SuperDrive - Apple?

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Jan 30, 2022 12:52 PM in response to rgar

rgar wrote:

Maybe I didn't explain my question well.

I'm asking about going from RCA out (or HDMI out if possible) from an external DVD drive to an input (USB) on the iMac. The mini-jack on the iMac is an output for a speaker, isn't it?

I'm transferring files, not recording.
Richard

Why not simply use an Apple USB SuperDrive - Apple?

CD to iMac transfer

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