TAudioConverter, a graphical front end for state-of-the-art audio codecs, is now my go-to tool for converting files and ripping audio from video files. It’s fast and comprehensive, has a nicer interface than my previous favorite fre:ac, and doesn’t attempt to install extra stuff as Freemake’s Audio Converter does. Freemake is suitable for those who don’t understand audio formats…but for those who do, TAudioConverter is what you want.