Can anybody here point me in the right direction as to what is the best ripper to use with a Mac computer??

Mmm, use EAC with paralells

Most PPC users use xACT.

However, before ask, please search:
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This might be another great topic for the FAQ section...

I already volunteered a while ago to write up a FAQ on spitting images with CUE sheets, this might be another great item in the FAQ: recommended programs for specific functions on various platforms.