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verminator
whats the best mp3 encoder\decoder ?

got lots of mp3 albums (where the albums are splitted into songs), and i want to merge these to 1 large file
but on some albums it doesnt work with my merging tool, so then i have to decode the mp3s to wav ----> use soundforge and merge them there and then again encode to mp3
this is ty, but the only way, and then i need a good encoder\decoder

just name those u think is best, so i know what to download

thnx in advance ;D
DJ_Bod
I think theres a program called HJSplit that can combine songs together, but I'm not sure if it'll work... Its free at www.download.com, so I guess you could check it out... But like I said, I have never used it, but I hear its pretty good...
Mr_Revolver
check it out here: www.blazemp.com
djdawn
i'd go with lame.

http://www.saunalahti.fi/~ljpp/winl...in32LAMEv13.exe

got really good sound. But you always loose quality when decoding/encoding again.
verminator
thnx alot guys !
Paul Griffiths 1
quote:
Originally posted by djdawn
i'd go with lame.


Definately Lame. Check out www.r3mix.net for proof.
Fraggle
quote:
Originally posted by djdawn
i'd go with lame.

http://www.saunalahti.fi/~ljpp/winl...in32LAMEv13.exe

got really good sound. But you always loose quality when decoding/encoding again.
ya, i hear all the audiophiles prefer to use LAME...it's supposed to be one of the better encoders for ripping :)
CJ Slater
I prefer Audioactive mp3-to-wav decoder - a 150 mb mp3 file is done into wav in two minutes! very comfortable to open in Sound Forge and to burn.
Paul Griffiths 1
quote:
Originally posted by Fraggle
ya, i hear all the audiophiles prefer to use LAME...it's supposed to be one of the better encoders for ripping :)


I'm one of them...You really notice the difference on expensive audio equipment. Lame encodes with a real presence, and brings out the true quality of your encodings
Fraggle
hmmm...found this article if anyone's interested
http://www.ars-technica.com/wankerd.../mp3/mp3-2.html
from what i can tell, most of the comparisons are based on 128kbs, but he does mention that most (except xing) improve at 160-192kbs and above :)

Fatboy
I read a test that said fraunhofer's original encoder is the best one. The one that is used in mp3enc. I don't know how it compares to lame, as i have no gear to compare 192 kbps mp3s by good encoders, but i do hear a difference from for example xing, which is just too fast for its own good..

Peace
Paul Griffiths 1
At r3mix.net Fatboy, they compare Lame to Fraunhofer, and Lame encoded with more quality compared with Fraunhofer.
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