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The encoder is the program used to convert the CD's uncompressed wav files to MP3. It can be done with Windows Media Player, iTunes (Apple's software for the iPod), or any number of other programs. One of the generally recognized best CD ripper/encoders is Exact Audio Copy using an external LAME...

It depends on what your expectations are and the quality of the playback device. Since MP3 is a compressed audio format (meaning that audible information from the source is discarded), it cannot sound as good as a CD, but with a good encoder and on the appropriate playback device you can get a...

Then you want to start with the highest quality source as possible. Personally, I do not think a 128K MP3 file is going to sound very good on a high quality sound system. Even after converting the music to CD wav files, it still cannot sound any better than the original source MP3 file. This...

Depending on your music playback device, "CD quality" bitrates can be anywhere from 192K - 320K. Also, the software used to encode the MP3 file can make a difference. For example, I find that Exact Audio Copy with an external LAME MP3 encoder will create superior MP3 files than iTunes at the...