Question regarding the new Ogg Vorbis codec...

[neilthecellist]

This audio codec (http://www.dbpoweramp.com/codecs/dBpowerAMP-OggVorbis-SSE2.exe) seems to be really fast, but does it mean that if I re-rip all my CDs to this new Ogg Vorbis codec, I will get better sound quality? Or does this new Ogg Vorbis codec only differ in speed as compared to the original Ogg Vorbis codec?

[LtData]

It only differs in speed, from what I can tell. It ouputs files the same size as the regular Ogg Vorbis codec in my tests. And yes, it is WAY faster. On the order of cutting 2-3 minutes out of encoding a CD.

[neilthecellist]

Well from what you can tell. How about for real?

[LtData]

Sounds just fine to me. Haven't done a Head-to-Head listening test, but it sounds no different then how regular Ogg sounded.

[neilthecellist]

Ok I'm going to start using the new Ogg Vorbis codec then.

[go_jesse]

I love this new encoder's speed. It averages between 2.2 and 2.5 times faster, as I went from being able to encode flac to ogg 128kbps at 10x to 25x!! yay!

Thanks spoon!

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