The presence of "EAC" signifies that the audio files were likely created using Exact Audio Copy , a proprietary CD ripping software for Windows. EAC is considered the gold standard in the audiophile community because it utilizes a "Secure Mode" that reads audio sectors multiple times to detect and correct read errors (often caused by disc scratches or manufacturing defects).
Comprehensive Technical & Musical Analysis of the Digital Archive: "Spin Doctors - Discography -1990-2013- -EAC-FLAC-" Spin Doctors - Discography -1990-2013- -EAC-FLAC-
