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Should I re-rip?

I ripped all my CDs to FLAC files using dbPoweramp on my PC yrs ago. I now have a better DAC and want to maximizie sound quality.  WouId it be worth my time to re-rip my cds to WAV (I even see that Steve Nugent on his website recommends AIFF over FLAC). Is lack of metadata still a problem with WAV?
Also, in dbPoweramp there are a number of setting options.  When I ripped to FLAC I just went with the default settings. Was that a mistake?
I’m not a computer guy. So please keep explanations very simple. Thanks in advance. 
rockyboy

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rockyboy OP
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Good suggestion. Think i’ll Do just that. Going to run A/B test with my current Bryston DAC and again when my Lampizator Amber II arrives. 
rockyboy OP
335 posts
 
Wow! If I can convert without having to re-rip, that would be marvelous. All your input is invaluable. I will play with dbPoweramp tomorrow. 
rockyboy OP
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I ripped 4 tracks off Pink Floyd’s The Wall. I might be delusional but I thought the SQ of the WAV files was a tiny bit better than the FLAC rip. Haven’t decided if I’m switching to WAV but just in case,  where is the batch converter in dBPoweramp? All my music files are on thumb drives. There’s no music on my PC. so how do I now do a batch conversion of my music from FLAC to WAV? Help!  
rockyboy OP
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Ok, where in dBPoweramp is the batch converter to WAV?  Can’t find it. 
rockyboy OP
335 posts
 
Steve, let’s s do this. I’ll send you a couple blank external HDs, you copy your music library to them and return them to me. In return, I’ll take the time to carefully listen to your musiclibrary and assess the SQ of your rips.  And, even though I’m stuck having to listen to your rips, we’ll call us even.  : )
rockyboy OP
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Sorry Steve. My poor attempt at humor. If I came across as rude, I apologize. 
rockyboy OP
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Thanks to all for their input. I’m dropping out of the forum.... permanently. 
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