I was new to the thing too up until about a month ago.

I use AudioGrabber (15 quid to license it) and VBR 1 setting. This works very well for me. You can also use different settings for the CD Ripping which will slow it down to get a better read.

Directory Structures ...
Some Genre with Artists within .... and some Albums within that.
Some Era
Some my GF likes ...

I'm still getting used to the thing, and operating in the car is different to at home, so live with it for a while ...
So