From: "Rich Gauszka" 

Thanks

"Don Hills"  wrote in message
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> In article , "Rich Gauszka"
 wrote:
>>This may be a dumb question but I've seen some quotes like those at the
>>link
>>below that give priority to VBR. Is this a bit of misinformation?
>>
>>http://www.mp3machine.com/news/842/
>
> Nope. It's good info, as far as it goes. The bitrate for MP3 can be set
> anywhere between 32Kbps and 320Kbps. 256Kbps or 320Kbps usually sound
> pretty
> close to the original CD sound, and it takes a high quality CD and
> playback
> system (and some training) to be able to tell a difference. As the bitrate
> drops, you will notice more and more effects - a dulling of percussive
> sounds, continuous notes (flute etc) cutting in and out, and odd warbling,
> whistling and chattering sounds.
>

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