somertech
New Head-Fier
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I just bought an Apple iPod (20GB PC version), and some Sennheiser 497s, so I'm investing more in the concept of MP3 encoding.
I've used a variety of encoders without much distinction between them, but as of late have been wondering whether or not there is a "reference" MP3 encoding product(s).
I've used Music Match JukeBox, Windows Media Player 8 with an MP3 pluggin by InterVideo and I believe dbPowerAmp. Although I can't be certain, it seems to me that some of the CDs I encoded with MusicMatch had more artifacts than the other encoders.
So now that I've got a super nice MP3 player and decent headphones (also thinking of investing in an AIRHEAD amp), I want to know what the best MP3 encoders/codecs are out there (prefferably freeware).
If I'm going to take the time to encode my entire music collection, I don't want to have to do it again because of shoddy encoding.
Thanks In Advance
I've used a variety of encoders without much distinction between them, but as of late have been wondering whether or not there is a "reference" MP3 encoding product(s).
I've used Music Match JukeBox, Windows Media Player 8 with an MP3 pluggin by InterVideo and I believe dbPowerAmp. Although I can't be certain, it seems to me that some of the CDs I encoded with MusicMatch had more artifacts than the other encoders.
So now that I've got a super nice MP3 player and decent headphones (also thinking of investing in an AIRHEAD amp), I want to know what the best MP3 encoders/codecs are out there (prefferably freeware).
If I'm going to take the time to encode my entire music collection, I don't want to have to do it again because of shoddy encoding.
Thanks In Advance