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FeaturesiTunes mp3 encoder IS THE WORST ON THE PLANET on
Do Higher MP3 Bit Rates Pay Off?

Posted 04/23/2007 at 05:29:24am

...if you want a fair test, use either the LAME or Fraunhauer codecs. iTunes uses an inferior mp3 encoder so their AAC will sound better by comparison. Don't believe me? Try it for yourself using both iTunes and Music Match Jukebox. The results are startling, even at 320kbps.

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