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Great free [[MP3]] encoder. Seems to be considered the best in the world. Works very well with [[Exact Audio Copy]] to provide probably the best extracting (ripping) and encoding solution available.  Plenty of advanced options, as well as easy to use highly optimised presets. e.g. use "--preset standard" for excellent audio quality and "perceptual transparency" (i.e. "apparently perfect" audio").
LAME (LAME Ain't an [[MP3]] Encoder) is the recommended encoder. It has been developed by the open-source community since 1998, and has become the highest quality encoder for most purposes.
 
Some benefits for using LAME
* highly optimised presets
* [[Exact Audio Copy]] support
* CBR, VBR and ABR encoding methods
* [[CDex]] Support
 
 
LAME contains presets to provide the consistant high levels of quality across all songs. These are the recommended switches for using LAME with good reason.
 
* [[Lame Compiles|Recommended LAME compile]]
* [[Recommended LAME|Recommended LAME settings]]

Revision as of 10:49, 24 March 2005

LAME (LAME Ain't an MP3 Encoder) is the recommended encoder. It has been developed by the open-source community since 1998, and has become the highest quality encoder for most purposes.

Some benefits for using LAME


LAME contains presets to provide the consistant high levels of quality across all songs. These are the recommended switches for using LAME with good reason.