Looking for CDEX Replacement

[me]

Can't get the newest 1.51 to run on my pristine W98FE system. I've read
a few other disparaging remarks in other newsgroups, and my experience
proves them out.

So, what I'm looking for is a format converter--MP3 to WAV, WAV to MP3.
A rip function would be a plus, though not essential.

Thanks.

Lakeside

Reply to (e-mail address removed) (Formerly Rancherjim)

 

[Amasya]

http://myhome.iolfree.ie/~mp3workshop/

 

[Libor Striz]

Can't get the newest 1.51 to run on my pristine W98FE system. I've read
a few other disparaging remarks in other newsgroups, and my experience
proves them out.

Wait to 1.52 before replacing...., or stay at 1.50.

 

[burnr]

Can't get the newest 1.51 to run on my pristine W98FE system. I've read
a few other disparaging remarks in other newsgroups, and my experience
proves them out.

So, what I'm looking for is a format converter--MP3 to WAV, WAV to MP3.
A rip function would be a plus, though not essential.

Thanks.

Lakeside

Reply to (e-mail address removed) (Formerly Rancherjim)

I recently began playing with MediaMonkey
http://www.mediamonkey.com/
Nice interface and functions well for me (xp home). Will do what you're
asking.

 

[gorjan.online]

On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 23:25:16 -0500, you [ (e-mail address removed) ] wrote...

Can't get the newest 1.51 to run on my pristine W98FE system. I've read
a few other disparaging remarks in other newsgroups, and my experience
proves them out.

There are no any improvements in 1.51 concerning ripping/encoding, so....what's
the problem with version 1.50?

Or you can try EAC + RazorLame

 

[Duddits]

Can't get the newest 1.51 to run on my pristine W98FE system. I've read
a few other disparaging remarks in other newsgroups, and my experience
proves them out.

So, what I'm looking for is a format converter--MP3 to WAV, WAV to MP3.
A rip function would be a plus, though not essential.

Exact Audio Copy
http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/
With the lame plugin as defined here:
http://mp3.radified.com/

Nothing better IMNSHO

regards

 

[Paul Blarmy]

On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 23:25:16 -0500, (e-mail address removed) wrote...

So, what I'm looking for is a format converter--MP3 to WAV, WAV to MP3.

dbPoweramp

http://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc.htm

 

[AnYoNe]

I recently began playing with MediaMonkey
http://www.mediamonkey.com/
Nice interface and functions well for me (xp home). Will do what you're
asking.

# MediaMonkey Gold gives you: File Monitor
# Advanced automated mixes
# Library Data export
# Sleep Timer
# Virtual CD
# Previews
# Customization via scripts
# A warm and fuzzy feeling

-. Version 2 License: $19.95
-. Lifetime License: $29.95

Soon after you complete your purchase, you'll receive an e-mail
containing a download location & installation instructions (in case you
haven't already installed MediaMonkey), and a License Key to register
MediaMonkey Gold.

 

[burnr]

# MediaMonkey Gold gives you: File Monitor
# Advanced automated mixes
# Library Data export
# Sleep Timer
# Virtual CD
# Previews
# Customization via scripts
# A warm and fuzzy feeling

-. Version 2 License: $19.95
-. Lifetime License: $29.95

Soon after you complete your purchase, you'll receive an e-mail
containing a download location & installation instructions (in case you
haven't already installed MediaMonkey), and a License Key to register
MediaMonkey Gold.

From the online readme file.."Copyright(c)2003, Ventis Media, Inc.
(1) MediaMonkey is free for personal use. The license (license.txt),
which appears when you install the software, describes the terms in their
entirety." To see the features of the free standard ver. compared to the
gold ver. http://www.mediamonkey.com/download.htm

 

[me]

Can't get the newest 1.51 to run on my pristine W98FE system. I've read
a few other disparaging remarks in other newsgroups, and my experience
proves them out.

So, what I'm looking for is a format converter--MP3 to WAV, WAV to MP3.
A rip function would be a plus, though not essential.

Thanks.

Lakeside

Reply to (e-mail address removed) (Formerly Rancherjim)

MANY THANKS to all who replied!

Let me try to cover the questions and suggestions, then on to a
solution!

gorjan: the last version I had was 1.4, and I couldn't get that to run
on my main system. Figured since it was old it needed replacing.
Downloaded 1.51, and it got a BSOD right off the bat.

All others: I will check the various suggested proggies out--did
download dbpoweramp, but haven't tried it.

Now, to the solution. I went to the CDEX website, looking for a link to
tech support, or a way to report my problem. Discovered that they host
several forums, one of which is a user experience/gripe forum. I found
a post about the VERY problem I was having.

Seems the CDRIP.DLL file in version 1.51 is defective. The poster
suggested copying that file from 1.50 or older edits, and replace the
1.51 file. He even had a copy of the file on his website so that folks
won't have to download 1.50 if they don't have it. The happy news is: I
downloaded the file, copied it to my newly installed 1.51, and IT WORKS
LIKE A CHAMP!!!!

Lakeside

Reply to (e-mail address removed) (Formerly Rancherjim)

 

[Chuck S.]

Lots of convertors here.
http://www.file-ext.com/multimedia.html