audiobooks that you bought but are no longer available - Page 2

Amazondoc · 06-30-2018, 03:48 PM

Further update -- OpenAudible seems to work great, after just one experiment. It makes a single large mp3, which may be a problem for some folks, but which works fine for me. And it preserves the metadata, including the cover pic. So I'm a happy camper. :-)

pwalker8 · 07-01-2018, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Amazondoc

Quick update: I should have mentioned earlier that I'm on a Mac. I briefly checked out AAXtomp3, inAudible, and AudibleChapters, but it appears that those are mostly PC-focused. InAudible does have a Mac version called minAudible, but apparently it is no longer being updated. However, I've just downloaded an app called OpenAudible that has a specific Mac version, and I'm going to give it a try.

Thanks for the pointers. I'll report back on how this works!

If you are using a mac, then look up tuneskit audible converter.

Catlady · 07-01-2018, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by silverraven

I LOVE InAudible!
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Where is it? I see a couple of sites that say it's been discontinued; I don't see much of anything about the program and how it works. I'd like to compare it to aaxtomp3.

Blossom · 07-01-2018, 02:31 PM

What would be the highest quality MP3 settings to convert to? I'm trying to back up my Audibles.

Sent from my Nexus 7

Catlady · 07-01-2018, 02:49 PM

Either 64 or 96 kbps is what I use for audiobooks.

Blossom · 07-01-2018, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Catlady

Either 64 or 96 kbps is what I use for audiobooks.

Thanks, that what it seems it is, 64 bitrate. Years ago it was 128 for enhanced but they seem to have changed it over the years to 64.

I've noticed newer books are sounding more and more tinny now I know why.

Sent from my Nexus 7

Amazondoc · 07-01-2018, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pwalker8

If you are using a mac, then look up tuneskit audible converter.

Thanks! I'll check it out.

Amazondoc · 07-01-2018, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Catlady

Where is it? I see a couple of sites that say it's been discontinued; I don't see much of anything about the program and how it works. I'd like to compare it to aaxtomp3.

You can get it on Pirate Bay.

SeaBookGuy · 02-13-2019, 12:36 PM

I have some Audible books that were subsequently "discontinued" by Audible U. S. but cannot recall any being actually removed from my library later.

I purchased a DRM removal kit because I can divide a book into roughly one-hour (CD sized) parts that way. My Sansa Clip plays Audible books as one item, but only indicates elapsed time; the progress bar isn't really exact enough to give me an idea of how much of the book I have left to go.

Tarana · 02-13-2019, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaBookGuy

I have some Audible books that were subsequently "discontinued" by Audible U. S. but cannot recall any being actually removed from my library later.

I purchased a DRM removal kit because I can divide a book into roughly one-hour (CD sized) parts that way. My Sansa Clip plays Audible books as one item, but only indicates elapsed time; the progress bar isn't really exact enough to give me an idea of how much of the book I have left to go.

I have about 15 books that have been discontinued for sale, but they still reside in my Audible account. Imagine trying to start Diskworld and being unable to listen to book 1, as is currently the case. Fortunately I bought it when it was available and it is still there nestled in my library.

I won't know what devices will be available in 4 years and what devices I currently have that will fail, but at least I will have a way of listening to what I bought.

pwalker8 · 07-08-2019, 02:03 PM

I think that I've tracked down what is happening.

As I've been cleaning up my database of audiobooks, I've been going back to audible to redownload some of the books. I've noticed that books where they have created new audio versions of the books with a different narrator is where the problem is. Basically, when there is a new narrator, the old version drops off and since I haven't purchased the new version, it vanishes from my library. Since I'm in the habit of downloading audiobooks as soon as I've purchased them, I don't actually lose them. They will play on my devices just fine, but I can't redownload them.

Tarana · 10-16-2019, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CRussel

I use a free program called inAudible. I'm theory it works on both .aa and .aax files, but I find it a better process with .aax files. Current version is 1.95 I think. The output is either .MP3 or .m4b, your choice.

No, actually we can now answer in a general way. Just can't give step by step directions. Essentially the same as with eBooks.

I don't know if I answered this, but use either Inaudible or Open Office. Open Office is pretty easy for the technically challenged, but Inaudible has more bells and whistles for customization (such as adding chapters). Neither will download subscriptions (like Washington Post) or specials that Audible puts out like the freebee Dark Corners Collection (free for members and I think Prime Members).

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06-30-2018, 03:48 PM	#16
Amazondoc Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2018 Device: Kindle Fire HDX and Fire HD	Further update -- OpenAudible seems to work great, after just one experiment. It makes a single large mp3, which may be a problem for some folks, but which works fine for me. And it preserves the metadata, including the cover pic. So I'm a happy camper. :-)

07-01-2018, 02:31 PM	#19
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	What would be the highest quality MP3 settings to convert to? I'm trying to back up my Audibles. Sent from my Nexus 7

07-01-2018, 02:49 PM	#20
Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,423 Karma: 52734361 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	Either 64 or 96 kbps is what I use for audiobooks.

02-13-2019, 12:36 PM	#24
SeaBookGuy Can one read too much? Posts: 2,029 Karma: 2487799 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Naples, FL Device: Kindle PW 3, Sony 350 and 650	I have some Audible books that were subsequently "discontinued" by Audible U. S. but cannot recall any being actually removed from my library later. I purchased a DRM removal kit because I can divide a book into roughly one-hour (CD sized) parts that way. My Sansa Clip plays Audible books as one item, but only indicates elapsed time; the progress bar isn't really exact enough to give me an idea of how much of the book I have left to go.

07-08-2019, 02:03 PM	#26
pwalker8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,196 Karma: 70314280 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Pro, iPad mini, Kobo Aura, Amazon paperwhite, Sony PRS-T2	I think that I've tracked down what is happening. As I've been cleaning up my database of audiobooks, I've been going back to audible to redownload some of the books. I've noticed that books where they have created new audio versions of the books with a different narrator is where the problem is. Basically, when there is a new narrator, the old version drops off and since I haven't purchased the new version, it vanishes from my library. Since I'm in the habit of downloading audiobooks as soon as I've purchased them, I don't actually lose them. They will play on my devices just fine, but I can't redownload them.