This is a fairly straight forward process (converting from .wav - .mp3) or other formats. The software now-a-days are very user friendly. I would suggest if your going to .mp3, stay in the 128 to 160 bit range. I think you will find the sound quality just fine for your listening pleasure. The higher the bit rate, the larger the file becomes. I think standard is 128.

Hope this helps and adds to the discussion.

Also, you can cram alot of .mp3's onto a regular CD (a couple 100), or more on a DVD (up towards 1000 I think), or more on BlueRay (???? not sure). You will need to burn a CD as a "data" disk. Not sure about the others.

I don't do CD's anymore. I use my walkman phone, AUX jack in my car stereo, or bluetooth for headphones. ALL-IN-ONE play-ya!! PADOW!!