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Using iTunes as EAC archive

Hello all, fairly simple noobie question.

I have just re-ripped my entire collection (~1,000 albums) in EAC -v0.

I used the "Copy files to iTunes media folder when adding to library" option during import phase.

My question is A.) Do these copies (inside iTunes Music folder) experience any degradation whatsoever when being copied over? B.) Does iTunes add any hidden tags or DRM that would hinder me in the future?

I'm somewhat paranoid about trusting Apple with my definitive archive, but at the same time, if the files are unscathed, it seems pointless to keep two archives.

Help!

Thanks.

Using iTunes as EAC archive

Reply #1 –
Quote from: coleba on
Do these copies (inside iTunes Music folder) experience any degradation whatsoever when being copied over?
No.

Quote from: coleba on
Does iTunes add any hidden tags or DRM that would hinder me in the future?
I don't think it will do anything with the tags unless you tell it to, but I can say for certain that it does not add DRM.  I highly doubt you will experience any problems.

Using iTunes as EAC archive

Reply #2 –
iTunes wont alter your files in any way what so ever other than renamne the file name, Just track number and name of song it uses for file names.  If you don't want that to happen add you music to iTunes but don't have it copy to the iTunes folder keep the music in a location you prefer.

Using iTunes as EAC archive

Reply #3 –
No degradation at all
No DRM will be added
Your tags will not be altered at all. I think iTunes may add some of it's own tags if you use the sort feature within the 'Get Info' window otherwise your safe.
Again as said before all iTunes will do is rename your song files as '<track no>. <name>' and sort them into artist and album folders. If you don't want this you can simply tell iTunes to leave your files alone.
 

Using iTunes as EAC archive

Reply #4 –
Thanks guys, appreciate the replies. I don't mind a few subtle tag changes, was just worried about the integrity of the files.