Edit AlbumArt-tag (remove-Add) results in corrupt files

[Jappa]

Last week I ripped over 100 cd's. Conversion to MP3: no errors.
Next I replaced AlbumArt with right click on selected flac-tracks, and ran batchconverter... and got a few hundred tracks with errors!!
"Error converting to mp3 (Lame):
Encountered 'FLAC__STREAM_DECODER_READ_METADATA' in FLAC File... "
And also: " md5 did not match decoded data, file is corrupt. "

So my conclusion: Edit tags (right click on selected flac-tracks) corrupts Flac-files!
Very annoying. I had to rerip a few hundred tracks.

Found one workaround: do NOT add AlbumArt upon ripping. After ripping it's OK to add AlbumArt...

(PC with Windows 7 Ultimate; dbPowerAmp R15.3, registered, first install just about a week ago)

[Spoon]

Re: Edit AlbumArt-tag (remove-Add) results in corrupt files

If you can do a test on one file, which is local on your computer (not on a NAS), one which was corrupted previously, if you can repeatedly corrupt a file (copy the original before trying) we need the file and the art you are applying to look into it.

[Dat Ei]

Re: Edit AlbumArt-tag (remove-Add) results in corrupt files

Hey Jappa,

I can't confirm your observations. I did those steps several times. Where are your flac files stored? On a local HDD or on a NAS or SAN?


Dat Ei

[Spoon]

Re: Edit AlbumArt-tag (remove-Add) results in corrupt files

I think he is saying, it corrupts the files if he adds the art whilst it is ripping.

[Jappa]

Re: Edit AlbumArt-tag (remove-Add) results in corrupt files

Ripping works OK. AlbumArt included on first rip.
Issues arise when replacing AlbumArt with custom Folder.jpg: many flac-files are corrupt and cannot be converted to mp3.
Drive: USB-drive connected to my PC
Today I did some testing:
1. on local drive (SSD): no problems
2. on e-Sata drive: no problems
Finally I formatted the USB-drive (NTFS, default clusters) and tested again: NO PROBLEMS...
So... something was wrong with the USB-drive. After formatting: everything functions the way it should!
Pfff, happy it's not a program issue!