What is the best MP3 codec ?

[RedArmy]

I was just wondering which MP3 codec would be the best for sound quality when making MP3's . Thanks in advance.

[(HR)Titan]

lame

[RedArmy]

Well than. Would you enlighten me with your guru knowledge of music encoding ?

[DDR-PIII]

LAME, what would you like to know ? There are variously software companys that use LAME as their mp3 encoder :)

[mrpops2ko]

I only use lame with Tmpenc

[mrpops2ko]

^ it does make the sound alot better

[RedArmy]

thanks a lot guys and sorry about the sarcasm Titan. I took at as an offence to my post. Lame I was like wtf ? But it's cool man. Thanks

[Oni]

Yes, the codec's name is Lame. It's about the best VBR codec there is :)

[parthenon]

dBpowerAMP Music Converter..it's good