Hi folks,

been reading this forum for a couple of years, it's been extremely helpful This is a question that probably came up a few times already, but I could only find threads from 2005, so I want to make sure the information is still correct.

Up to now, I've been ripping my CDs with EAC according to all the available guides, using the right settings, AccurateRip, etc...but those were just a few CDs from time to time. I'm now planning to make a backup of my complete collection (200+ albums). However, I simply don't have the time to go through Secure Test&Copy, it takes too much time, and is overkill anyway.

So, my question is, is it really OK to use simply Burst with Test&Copy, and CRC comparison? Of course with additional AccurateRip verification, where available. Are there any potential risks I should be aware of? My CDs are all in mint condition, so the risk of scratches is very small.

As I said, I'm trying to avoid Secure, because while it's OK to use for single CDs, I can never find enough time for all my CDs, and I need to do a backup as soon (and quick) as possible.

Thanks

Hi Goratrix, welcome to HydrogenAudio.org ;-)
If AccurateRip tells you, that it matches the database it doesn't matter whether it was by burst, secure or T&C. Only the result is important.
So you can do it by whatever mode...
I rip my CD's by burst mode T&C with AR confirmation and there is no reason to doubt about the results! :-)

You'll save even more time if you copy (F5 or Shift+F5) in burst mode, check the AR results and then perform a test pass (F8) for the tracks it could not verify. For tracks that don't generate a matching CRC, switch to secure mode.

I use burst + test&copy all the time (without AR) and just secure-rip the tracks that fail CRC. I have not encountered a single bad rip (pops/clicks/gaps) this way. There is very very little chance that you will get two (test + copy) incorrect burst rips (due to scratches etc.) resulting in the same CRC.

Interpolation isn't always audible.

Also, there is a certain classification of defective discs that can produce matching checksums in burst mode that may differ depending on the drive used. They result in repeated samples that occur in multiples of 6.

OK, thanks for the info I'll go with T&C Burst, seems to be going well on non-scratched disks so far...