media monkey

i thought this could've been the ideal piece of software but can anyone tell me why it takes ages to convert the format of an audio files compared to PowerAmp?

i'd like a software pack which i can use to listen to mp3s, rip cds and convert the format of files.

any help?

You could check out EAC or Monkeys Audio.
There's a thread going on in Music section:
http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/showthread.php?p=929333