kdf Wrote: 
> by default, the trancoding is output at 320kbps.  VRB/CBR/ABR, this is 
> as good as mp3 gets, so i think the original plan was to keep it cbr 
> (why not, since it gave more accurate progress time on the display).  
> Bitrate limited playback, also CBR basically because for some, that 
> limit might be a true limit.  Using average or Variable would mean that
> 
> there would be times when this was exceeded.  Of course, it could be 
> said that the users should account for this.
> 
> All of this can be done through the convert.conf file, so it is 
> relatively accessible for users to choose the best for their needs.
> 
> now that Sean has opened up bug 2006, it might be good if some 
> interested parties tried out a few combinations of -b $BITRATE$ and 
> -abr $BITRATE$ to see if there are any preferred settings that would be
> 
> good candidates for the default convert.conf
> -kdf

Agreed on these points: 320 CBR should be the same as 320 [AV]BR!

I filed a bug instead of just making the change, because maybe someone
has some objection.... feeedback welcome.

BTW I didn't see a spec for lame's period over which the ABR is
enforced. I would assume something small, like one second, in which
case it should not impact the display of time remaining.


-- 
seanadams
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