Recent content by Srx

Given the security threats today, Java is no different than any other software running on systems today - it needs to be maintained, else bad things are likely to happen. Suggestion, if someone does not want to maintain Java: Download and install the latest versions of Java, SACD_ExtractGUI...

Hi @MikeyFresh and @pleroma, Sorry for the belated reply; I do have SACD's from Japan (e.g. Keith Jarrett, Steely Dan) in addition to a large number of SACD's with special characters and very long titles (e.g., Classical titles) that exceeded the length tolerated by older versions of...

@nekno Hi, I agree with what @MikeyFresh said, i.e., that the EuFlo version has recent bug fixes, enhancements and serious testing that will leave you questioning what you did wrong rather than wondering what the software did wrong:-). Regarding MCH ripping, after hundreds of rips, I finally...

Thanks Mike, :-) regarding the metadata, I agree - the ripping is solid. On that note, I planned to categorize issues that I saw with metadata and make recommendations about how they might be resolved. Unfortunately, I've not started that yet. Consider this note an I-owe-you. For others...

I thought I would add my experience and observations to what Mike noted: If you will see keywords "error" or "warning" I would suggest re-ripping. I've had dirty and badly scratched SACDs that have caused errors. But they are rare. Here "rinse and repeat" is a good literal approach. Only once...

Congratulations Mike!

Hi Folks, We have a new update to the sacd_extract program for Windows, Linux and Mac. It adds two great features. What changed: Path component length: In the previous version, 99, the total path length was extended from 255 characters to 1016. Path components (sections between path...

Is there a pattern with the BDV-E[1-4,6]90 series of machines or is this only the ones that have been tested? I.e., the first 5 machines. I am seeing a number of ones in-between for sale and am curious if they have been tested. Thanks,

Hi Mike, I checked out the link and as long as you know the characters causing the problem it works. Where it did not work was with a file/directory ending in a whitespace(s) because they were not apparent in Windows. However, they were visible in linux, so I renamed them on that OS. This...

Thanks Mike. I have tried several ideas that I found, but have not seen any from this site, so I will see if they work in my situation and get back to you tomorrow, err Tuesday, given the time difference.

Hi MIke, @EugenF I just ran 166 iso's through Windows 11 and WSL2 on Windows 11 with only minor incidents using the network method and sacd_extract; e.g., on windows folders ending in '.' or '-' leave folders that cannot be removed - Windows reports they are not present, same as in an older...

Congratulations, on your upgrade. But with Linux, you'll be missing out on the upcoming windows 11 upgrade and all that offers:-). A quick thought on Roon - it requires few system resources as long as you are not using significant DSP processing; e.g., DSD or upscaling. If you have either and...

Hi Folks, If you use AutoRip, an important tool is a USB with an LED activity light. The activity light serves as a "heartbeat" and lets you know when ripping is being done. If you don't have one, you are "flying blind" during AutoRip and have to wait for the disc tray to eject to find out i...

You're welcome - here's what their FAQ has about shipping: Physical CD: Every item on our website should always be in stock. Our warehouse is located in the Netherlands and depending on where you live your order should reach you in approximately a week. You will receive an e-mail when your...

Hi folks, There is a 50% off sale at Pentatone Music - they have a significant catalog of mostly classical music. SACD is the favorite on the site and you can often purchase Hi-Res at lower resolutions (and cost). Most music is available by disc and/or download. DSD is downloaded as ISO images...