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D CDex

Decoder Source: http://www.cdex.n3.net/
Version: v1.30 Beta 8 © 1998-2000 Albert L. Faber
Price: Free
Settings: none
Similar products: Seems to use mpg123 decoding engine
Verdict: Excellent
VBR: All
Full file: Always
Major Flaws: none
Minor Flaws: none
Output level: correct
1-bit relative accuracy: Excellent
1-bit absolute accuracy: Excellent

CDex is a CD digital audio extraction tool (a CD ripper). It can rip to mp3 format, using the lame encoder, and can also decode from .mp3 to .wav. with only a few mouse clicks.

CDex passed all our decoding tests, and is highly recomended. It also came top in our additional corrupt file test, where it managed to decode our corrupt file without audible glitches.

Screenshots

CDex main screen
CDex main screen. Click the MP3 to WAV button.

CDex decoding several mp3 files
Select the directory and files you wish the decode, then click open.

About CDex v1.30 Beta 8
About CDex v1.30 Beta 8

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Essential Tests: [ Full Decode ] . [ VBR compatibility ] . [ 8191+ / 100Hz bug ] . [ Objective sound quality ] . [ 16-bit accuracy ]

Optional Features: [ 24-bit accuracy ] . [ ID3v2 compatibility ] . [ Corrupt file recovery ] . [ Free Format compatibility ]

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