[LAU] how to rip .aiff files

[Reid Vail]

Hello group -

I'm a pretty experienced linux \ ubuntu user trying to rip a CD with 
.aiff files and convert them to some format that more easily understood 
by some of my not-so-high-tech audio equipment.  A .wav format comes to 
mind but I'm flexible.

Do you know of utility that will do this?  I tried GRIP and even loaded 
flac, but probably got it wrong.  Just FYI the disc is readable and 
plays (.aiff format and all) with Rhythymbox, so I know that much works :->

many thanks

Reid