I then open the file in WavePad - I am very familiar with it and enjoy using it - where I will amplify as necessary, edit between songs, split into tracks, do fades, etc. My main method of operation these days is to mix and edit with Audacity and export the file as. I am a 'taper' - I record shows for bands I know. I have purchased most of the audio software, and when I upgraded from xp to win7 I purchased all my NCH software again.
Beware that if you are using a trial version, it is for 'evaluation use only' !