Thanks Gonk - I think you're right. The computer I'm using is new (company laptop) and I didn't know what burning software was on it.

So I popped in a CD and one of the options was 'Copy CD using Sonic...' I looked into it and I think it will make an exact copy.

I guess this was an elementary question, but up until now, I have just imported music into 320kbps MP3s for my Ipod - now I'd like to have copies, but also maintain original quality.

Thanks again.