Keith: Like Sara, I have also used 192 and it sounds quite good and does save on file space. Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT American Printing House For The Blind 1839 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307 >>> kramk@xxxxxxxx 09/20/05 07:12PM >>> I'm preparing to rip a number of audio CD's to load onto my bookport and am seeking advice / opinions regarding desirable bit rates that will give the largest amount of quality sound. I'm not a discriminating audiophile, but I do like good sound. The program I'm using, EZ-CD-DA, lists the options as: CD quality, Near-CD quality, or selections in a range from 320 Kbps to 128 Kbps. I'd appreciate any advice from those of you in the know about this. Thanks in advance. Keith