I understand what you say, but I have all of the CDs catalogued before I put them in the changer.
So I guess the problem would then be editing the large file in to tracks and albums, like you say probably not worth the effort over ripping.
James thanks for your inlput, I have just read someting about a PC/CD changer product called Wintrax http://www.cdcontrol.com/ which looks great but unfortunately it is still awaiting a 32 bit release. When this is available in the summer it might be an option NOT to rip and just play the CDs