Hello all. I really want to rip my CD collection for playback while running, or to listen to via a raspberry pi type server on the hifi. I do not get on with streaming, having tried everything up to premium tidal. I am open to suggestions for what to use.

I would also like to know where to post for advice on a player that can be used out and about? I used the following in the past with my hifi and for on the go: ipod/nano classic, creative labs Zen, sony mini disc, sony CD, sony professional tape (still have this).

So which software is best and which file format? I used to rip to Wav a decade ago. I have a mac mini m2, or a windows laptop and a portable usb drive. I also have an old 250gb ipod classic.

Thank you for any advice and my apologies if this is not the correct sub for the question posed.

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