Quote Originally Posted by E-Stat
That's all fine and good but doesn't address the OP's question.

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This question you mean?
Quote Originally Posted by blackraven
What format and bit rate do I use for the ripping.
It's been answered. EAC will give an 'Exact Audio Copy". Red book to Red book. Lossless.

alternatively, the answer is 'depends' in which case a discussion of formats and bit rates is helpful.