Best MP3 encoder?

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Started to convert my vinyl to mp3, which is the best encoder to use? I already have soundforge 7.0 but have been informed there is better software specific for encoding mp3's at high bit rates (192-320kbps). Any suggestions?

i use a prog called audiocatalyst - its pretty much the same as lame - slightly more user friendly and works nice and quick - i recommend that it can encode upto 320 easy.

plus it has some really good id3 tag stuff.

pm me and ill send you a copy (if i can find it) its freeware by the way

audio catalyst was shareware when i 1st got hold of it. audio grabber on the other hand was freewere as it didnt have a built in encoder (used to call resourse DLLs or command line encoders)

i would deffinatly recomend audio catalyst. its by far the best program i've used (but then i've not been looking for 3 years or so as i've been happy with what i've got)

btw: you can use audio catalysts interface but set in the options to use LAME if you wanted to

yeah you can add the lame enc onto it and use it that way.

tis a very verstaile proggie