Developer: Spoon
OS: Win 95/98/NT/2000/XP
Installed Size: 4.4MB
Function: Ripping, Encoding, Decoding

dbPoweramp Music Converter is an ongoing development project that keeps seeming to add on more and more features.  The program comes equipped with both Blade and LAME mp3 encoders and incorporates CDDB lookup for automatic naming of tracks.

Simplicity is the name of the game with this program.  After installing, you can merely right click on any track and then choose your conversion options.  The CDGrab part of the program is a ripper with either fast or accurate options, depending on the quality of your CD.  

One of the unique features of dbPowerAmp is the optional Power Pack for download.  It is a shareware addition that lets you access more direct control over the programs functions for advanced users.  It also lets you connect with other codecs like mp3PRO, AAC, VQF and others.

For the outstanding price of free, dbPowerAMP is a great program.  Connect it with MP3 burning software like MP3 CD Converter and you have a complete MP3 solution.

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