Why do users specifically demand an EAC rip versus a standard iTunes or Windows Media Player rip?
Because standard rippers prioritize speed over accuracy. They read a sector once and move on. EAC, when configured correctly, reads every sector of the Chris Rea CD twice. If there is a mismatch—perhaps a micro-scratch on the "2007 2CD" pressing—EAC will re-read that sector up to 82 times. chris rea greatest hits 2007 2cd eacflac hot