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Originally Posted by cmbdiesel
from Amazon -
Bit Rate:
Where possible, we encode our MP3 files using variable bit rates for optimal audio quality and file sizes, aiming at an average of 256 kilobits per second (kbps). Using a variable bit rate allows us to allocate a higher bit rate to the more complex sections of music files while using a smaller bit rate for the less complex sections. The average of these rates is then calculated to produce an average bit rate for the entire file that represents the overall sound quality. Some of our content is encoded using a constant bit rate of 256 kbps. This content will have the same excellent audio quality at a slightly larger file size.
Still MP3, but at least they make an effort to do what they can
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Thanks for the info, the kbps is good, I'm now wondering about the size of the file. Forgive my ignorance on the subject. Most mp3 type downloads are small, as to fit many on your device, yet devices are getting larger. I'm digging into audio forums and when ripping cds into iTunes, use the lossless, takes up as much room as possible = fewer songs for a given memory. Yet, this results in the highest quality available, my goal.