Problems with the Nero mp3 decoder?

[Garathor]

I read that there are some problems with the mp3 decoder in Nero.
http://mp3decoders.mp3-tech.org/decoders_nero.html

I am using Nero 5.5.10.54. The tests are made with Nero 5.0, but i am wondering if it applies to Nero 5.5 too? I want to have my mp3's decoded 100% correctly, and if nero 5.5.10.54 doesn't do that, can you recommend me another decoder? Preferably a program that makes it just as easy as Nero, that can simply load a m3u playlist and decode the files.

By the way, i am still using nero 5.5 as you can see. I tried 6.0 once, but i didn't find any reason to use it instead of 5.5. Would you recommend me to upgrade? What would the reasons be?

[tazdevl]

Use EAC (Exact Audio Copy) and LAME (3.90.3). Both are free.

Guides

http://www.ping.be/satcp/cd2mp3-en.htm

http://www.chrismyden.com/nuke/article.php?sid=116

Use "--alt-preset extreme %s %d" as the command line. If space is an issue use the word "standard" instead if extreme. Lowers the bitrate a bit but still produces great quality rips.

[NoSmartz]

CDEX is the best.It's also free.(for mp3)
http://cdexos.sourceforge.net/
I would upgrade to 6.0(nero),it's worth it.Much better than 5.5.More stable.Many more plug-in options and just all around great.

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[Garathor]

I did not want an encoder! I am already using EAC with Lame 3.90.3! I want an decoder that decodes my mp3s to wavs correctly. (the reason i want to decode them is of course that i wish to write the songs to an audio cd)

[burninfool]

I did not want an encoder! I am already using EAC with Lame 3.90.3! I want an decoder that decodes my mp3s to wavs correctly. (the reason i want to decode them is of course that i wish to write the songs to an audio cd)

CDex can also do that,along with record analog and play ogg.