[Dave C]

Originally Posted by vikulenka

You can convert to Mp3 from within iTunes. Just rightclick on track or several tracks. It will create a second file with all the same tags (minus playcounts, play dates, etc.) For non-audiophile like myself that is sufficient.

I gave up using i-tunes after a bad experience 6 months or so ago, but I have just checked and Media Monkey has a similar function. I have just converted one of my all time favourite albums to mp3 using it and it looks like all the tags, rating (and play counts) are intact. I will spend a couple of days giving it listening checks (can compare to the original as I have not over written) and if all seems Okay I might do the lot (will back-up files first if I do, I'm not quite that stupid),
Cheers,
Dave C

[vikulenka]

Originally Posted by Dave C

I gave up using i-tunes after a bad experience 6 months or so ago, but I have just checked and Media Monkey has a similar function. I have just converted one of my all time favourite albums to mp3 using it and it looks like all the tags, rating (and play counts) are intact. I will spend a couple of days giving it listening checks (can compare to the original as I have not over written) and if all seems Okay I might do the lot (will back-up files first if I do, I'm not quite that stupid),
Cheers,
Dave C

I don't know quite how Media Monkey works - but make sure that your importing settings are correct (i.e. desired bitrate).... Sorry for stating the obvious, but I too was naive once and ended up creating a small mountain of files in default iTunes format and pathetic 128. I've wisened since

[solaris]

Originally Posted by Dave C

I have though about that but was concerned that there would be a loss of quality associated with the conversion . Also, I had read that the conversion programs tend to mess up tags & album art work and I can not face retagging 700 albums.

I have tagged in the region of 700 albums TODAY - What a strange coincidence!


Note: Which also explains my absence from the forum today