Streamer/CD ripper


I’m looking to upgrade my 25 year old digital front end ( Rotel CD player) to a streamer/CD ripper. How long does it take to rip a full length CD, and how does the sound quality compare playing the file on a streamer versus playing the CD on a CD player?

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I wouldn’t worry too much about ripping CDs if you subscribe to something like Qobuz as most of your CDs will likely be available there and some even in hi-res.  I rarely spin a CD anymore.  I’d recommend looking at the Innuos Zen Mk3 for a streamer/server.  Best of luck.   

My Innuos Zenith Mk3 rips CDs.  I figure that's what I'll use if I ever want to listen to a CD again.  Haven't used it. Jerry

I’m currently using the new Node N130 with a NAS as my server and am very happy, but I have updated the power supply and and am using an external DAC.

DBPoweramp does a fine job of ripping and the making sure that the ripped file is bit perfect.  The Aurender, or similar streamer/server will provide a quality stream and the rest is up to you.