L_D, which program do you use for getting audio off a dvd?

The quick-and-dirty version:

I typically use PowerDVD, along with the GoldWave audio utility, but it could also be done with the Sound Recorder applet which is included in Windows, and Media Player Classic.

PowerDVD's audio output is configured to use WaveOut (not DirectSound, SPDIF, or the multichannel options).

In Sound Recorder, pull up the Audio Properties panel from the Edit menu. Click on Volume under Sound Recording. Make certain the Stereo Mixer is selected.