Mac or Windows? I ask because you need software to play them back and there are various platform specific solutions. iTunes won't play FLAC for instance. However, if you get started and change your mind there are programs to convert between formats.
I used iTunes on a Mac to rip, AIFF. There are various good guides on how to optimize this. There are certain settings in iTunes you need to pay attention to.
http://www.musicservertips.com/how-to-articles/ripping-cds-to-itunes/
You can play back with iTunes too but a better solution is Pure Music for anything other than casual listening.
There are many, many, many opinions on what is best for hardware and software so be prepared. IMHO a bit perfect copy from whatever source is a bit perfect copy but many claim they can hear differences. Good luck trying sort the fact from fiction.
I used iTunes on a Mac to rip, AIFF. There are various good guides on how to optimize this. There are certain settings in iTunes you need to pay attention to.
http://www.musicservertips.com/how-to-articles/ripping-cds-to-itunes/
You can play back with iTunes too but a better solution is Pure Music for anything other than casual listening.
There are many, many, many opinions on what is best for hardware and software so be prepared. IMHO a bit perfect copy from whatever source is a bit perfect copy but many claim they can hear differences. Good luck trying sort the fact from fiction.