The sounds of nicks and scratches are part of vinyls charm.

CDs were never about romance they were about function, Rolling Stone contributing editor Rob Sheffield wrote in January.

They were less glamorous than vinyl, less cool, less tactile, less sexy, less magical.

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Yet just asvinyl has been undergoing a renaissancelately, it appears CDs have also hit the comeback trail.

Of course, most music aficionados nowadays get their fix listening through Spotify, Apple Music or anotherstreaming service.

DVD and Blu-ray players also can play standard CDs.

colorful cds arranged in rows

Adding tunes to a digital library means you wont have to schlep physical CDs.

Plus, youll have a digital backup should the physical disc get damaged.

Its legal, provided you own the CD and are ripping it for personal use.

a screenshot of mac computer when a c d is inserted

Launch theMusicapp, and from the Music menu on the upper left of the screen choosePreferences.

ensure theGeneraltab is highlighted.

At the bottom of the Preferences window, click theWhen a CD is insertedpop-up menu.

a screenshot of mac c d lookup with multiple matches

you’re able to chooseImport CD,Import CD and EjectorAsk to Import CD.

TapOKafter youve made your selection.