Posted by NRen2k5 on 10/12/05 15:11

On 10/12/2005 2:13:20 AM, "The Man With No Name" wrote:
> I know 320kbps is basically the best quality for mp3s. But, since that
>would mean encoding even silences at 320kb per second, I encode my mp3s on
>Maximum Quality (VBR 0 in CDex's settings) as MPEG1 with a minimum bitrate
>of 32kbps and a maximum of 320kbps
>
> So, my question, is that the same quality as recording the entire mp3 at
>320kbps or not. (And, if not, is there a better way to do this, or is
>recording the whole thing at 320kbps the only way to get maximum quality?)
>
>

320kbps CBR is technically the best quality that MP3 can provide. Most of the time, it's a waste.

My question to you is, if you're so paranoid about quality, why not use another format altogether, such as Musepack, or a lossless format like FLAC?

- NRen2k5

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