> and you can hear a difference even above > 192 kbps. Also depends on specific encoder. mp3 (and Ogg) specify the decoder. A valid encoder is any encoder that produces a valid bitstream. Encoders vary *widely* in both final quality as well as the nature of their artifacts. Simply saying '192kbps sounds like <foo>' is completely invalid. Monty _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.linuxaudio.org/listinfo/linux-audio-user